Samsung NX1100 vs Sony H300

The following is a in depth assessment of the Samsung NX1100 versus Sony H300, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX1100 (20MP) and the H300 (20MP) is pretty similar but the NX1100 (APS-C) and H300 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX1100 was introduced 10 months earlier than the H300 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the NX1100 matches up versus the H300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX1100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX1100 Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung NX1100 has got outside measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony H300 has sizing of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX1100 versus Sony H300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the NX1100 vs the H300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX1100 and H300 is 90 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1100 and H300.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The NX1100 contains the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF easier. The more aged NX1100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.