Samsung NX2000 vs Sony HX300

Its time to take a deeper look at the Samsung NX2000 and Sony HX300, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX2000 (20MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is pretty similar but the NX2000 (APS-C) and HX300 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX2000 was launched 10 months later than the HX300 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the NX2000 matches up against the HX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX2000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX2000 Gallery & Sony HX300 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX2000 comes with outer measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony HX300 has proportions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX2000 and Sony HX300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the NX2000 vs the HX300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the NX2000 and HX300 is 89 and 63 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The visual below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX2000 and HX300.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The NX2000 uses the bigger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh easier. The more modern NX2000 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.