Samsung NX30 vs Sony H300

Below, we are reviewing the Samsung NX30 and Sony H300, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX30 (20MP) and the H300 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the NX30 (APS-C) and H300 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX30 was introduced within a month of the H300 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the NX30 matches up vs the H300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX30 Gallery & Sony H300 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX30 has exterior dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Sony H300 has specifications of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX30 and Sony H300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the NX30 against the H300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NX30 and H300 is 75 and 63 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX30 and H300.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same MP but not the same sensor measurements. The NX30 contains the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF simpler.