Samsung NX300 vs Sony NEX-5R

Let's examine more closely at the Samsung NX300 vs Sony NEX-5R, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX300 (20MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX300 was manufactured 16 months after the NEX-5R making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the NX300 matches up vs the NEX-5R in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX300 and Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX300 Gallery and Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung NX300 has got external dimensions 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 NEX-5R has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX300 vs Sony NEX-5R in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the NX300 against the NEX-5R.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX300 and NEX-5R is 86 and 89 respectively.

Typically, its hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX300 and NEX-5R.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung NX300 to give more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher NX300 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.