Samsung NX1000 vs Sony HX300

In this article, we are reviewing the Samsung NX1000 and Sony HX300, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX1000 (20MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the NX1000 (APS-C) and HX300 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The NX1000 was released 10 months before the HX300 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the NX1000 scores vs the HX300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX1000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX1000 Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX1000 provides physical dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony HX300 has sizing of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the NX1000 compared to the HX300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX1000 and HX300 is 90 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The photograph below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1000 and HX300.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The NX1000 has got the larger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The older NX1000 will be behind in sensor technology.