Samsung NX210 vs Sony A300

Here is a in depth assessment of the Samsung NX210 and Sony A300, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and A300 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX210 was manufactured 4 years later than the A300 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the NX210 grades vs the A300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX210 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX210 Gallery and Sony A300 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX210 has got outer measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony A300 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

See the Samsung NX210 and Sony A300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX210 against the A300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the NX210 and A300 is 90 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX210 and A300.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung NX210 to deliver more detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher NX210 will have an edge in sensor technology.