Samsung NX200 vs Sony HX300

Below is a extensive overview of the Samsung NX200 versus Sony HX300, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX200 (20MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the NX200 (APS-C) and HX300 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The NX200 was released 11 months before the HX300 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the NX200 matches up versus the HX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX200 Gallery & Sony HX300 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX200 has got external measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony HX300 has specifications of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX200 versus Sony HX300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the NX200 vs the HX300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX200 and HX300 is 90 and 63 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The visual below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX200 and HX300.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The NX200 has got the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult. The older NX200 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.