Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX300

Here is a thorough review of the Samsung NX20 and Samsung NX300, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are offered by Samsung. The image resolution of the NX20 (20MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX20 was announced 19 months earlier than the NX300 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the NX20 scores vs the NX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX20 & Samsung NX300. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX20 Gallery & Samsung NX300 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX20 comes with outer measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Samsung NX300 has dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Check the Samsung NX20 and Samsung NX300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the NX20 against the NX300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX20 and NX300 is 83 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX20 and NX300.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos but you have to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older NX20 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.