Samsung NX300 vs Samsung NX500

Below, we will be comparing the Samsung NX300 versus Samsung NX500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both are sold by Samsung. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the NX300 (20MP) and NX500 (28MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX300 was introduced 14 months before the NX500 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the NX300 scores vs the NX500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX300 & Samsung NX500. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX300 Gallery & Samsung NX500 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX300 has got external measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Samsung NX500 has dimensions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX300 versus Samsung NX500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the NX300 and the NX500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the NX300 and NX500 is 86 and 87 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX300 and NX500.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung NX500 to give extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older NX300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.