Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX300M

Let's look a bit more closely at the Samsung NX20 and Samsung NX300M, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are offered by Samsung. The image resolution of the NX20 (20MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX20 was launched 8 months before the NX300M so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the NX20 scores versus the NX300M when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX20 and Samsung NX300M. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX20 Gallery and Samsung NX300M Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX20 has outer dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Samsung NX300M has proportions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the NX20 against the NX300M.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX20 and NX300M is 83 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX20 and NX300M.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you might want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The older NX20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.