Samsung NX30 vs Samsung NX300M

Following is a complete overview of the Samsung NX30 and Samsung NX300M, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the NX30 (20MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX30 was revealed 13 months after the NX300M which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the NX30 matches up versus the NX300M in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX30 and Samsung NX300M. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX30 Gallery and Samsung NX300M Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX30 has got outside dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Samsung NX300M has measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX30 and Samsung NX300M in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the NX30 and the NX300M.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX30 and NX300M is 75 and 86 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The pic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX30 and NX300M.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of images although you may want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher NX30 should have a benefit in sensor tech.