Samsung NX300 vs Sony A700

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung NX300 versus Sony A700, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the NX300 (20MP) and A700 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX300 was revealed 6 years after the A700 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the NX300 grades vs the A700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX300 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX300 Gallery and Sony A700 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung NX300 enjoys exterior dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony A700 has specifications of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the NX300 and the A700.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NX300 and A700 is 86 and 58 respectively.

Generally, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX300 and A700.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung NX300 to produce more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent NX300 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.