Samsung NX300 vs Sony A850

The following is a detailed comparison of the Samsung NX300 versus Sony A850, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX300 (20MP) and the A850 (25MP) is relatively comparable but the NX300 (APS-C) and A850 (Full frame) offer different sensor size.

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The NX300 was revealed 3 years after the A850 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the NX300 scores vs the A850 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX300 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A850. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX300 Gallery & Sony A850 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX300 has physical 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) while the Sony A850 has proportions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the NX300 versus the A850.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NX300 and A850 is 86 and 54 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX300 and A850.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX300 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A850 will provide greater detail because of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern NX300 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.