Samsung NX300 vs Sony HX30V

Let's take a more detailed look at the Samsung NX300 and Sony HX30V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX300 (20MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is relatively close but the NX300 (APS-C) and HX30V (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX300 was revealed 22 months after the HX30V which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the NX300 matches up versus the HX30V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX300 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX300 features outer dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony HX30V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX300 and Sony HX30V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the NX300 versus the HX30V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX300 and HX30V is 86 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX300 and HX30V.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX300 using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung NX300 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent NX300 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.