Samsung NX100 vs Sony HX300

On this page, we will be matching up the Samsung NX100 versus Sony HX300, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the NX100 (15MP) and HX300 (20MP) and the NX100 (APS-C) and HX300 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The NX100 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the HX300 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the NX100 grades vs the HX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX100 Gallery & Sony HX300 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX100 has outside dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony HX300 has proportions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the NX100 compared to the HX300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX100 and HX300 is 88 and 63 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The image here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX100 and HX300.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX100 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony HX300 will offer you more detail having an extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged NX100 is going to be behind in sensor tech.