Samsung NX30 vs Sony A300

Here is a extended assessment of the Samsung NX30 versus Sony A300, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the NX30 (20MP) and A300 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX30 was launched 6 years later than the A300 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the NX30 scores vs the A300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX30 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX30 Gallery & Sony A300 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX30 comes with outside measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Sony A300 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the NX30 against the A300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX30 and A300 is 75 and 64 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX30 and A300.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung NX30 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher NX30 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.