Samsung NX100 vs Sony H300

Let's take a closer look at the Samsung NX100 vs Sony H300, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX100 (15MP) and H300 (20MP) and the NX100 (APS-C) and H300 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The NX100 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the H300 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the NX100 scores versus the H300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX100 Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX100 offers outside measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony H300 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung NX100 vs Sony H300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the NX100 and the H300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NX100 and H300 is 88 and 63 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The picture below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX100 and H300.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX100 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony H300 will give you greater detail having an extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged NX100 is going to be behind in sensor technology.