Samsung NX100 vs Samsung NX300

Here is a extended review of the Samsung NX100 and Samsung NX300, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both are created by Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the NX100 (15MP) and NX300 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX100 was brought out 4 years earlier than the NX300 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the NX100 scores vs the NX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX100 and Samsung NX300. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX100 Gallery and Samsung NX300 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX100 has outer measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Samsung NX300 has proportions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

See the Samsung NX100 and Samsung NX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the NX100 versus the NX300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX100 and NX300 is 88 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The visual here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX100 and NX300.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung NX300 to give more detail having its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older NX100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.