Samsung NX300 vs Sony A500

The following is a detailed assessment of the Samsung NX300 vs Sony A500, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX300 (20MP) and A500 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX300 was announced 4 years after the A500 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the NX300 grades against the A500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX300 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX300 Gallery and Sony A500 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX300 offers exterior 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) whilst the Sony A500 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX300 vs Sony A500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the NX300 and the A500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX300 and A500 is 86 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The image below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX300 and A500.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung NX300 to deliver more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher NX300 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.