Samsung NX300 vs Sony HX80

The following is a in depth assessment of the Samsung NX300 and Sony HX80, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX300 (20MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is very similar but the NX300 (APS-C) and HX80 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX300 was released 3 years prior to the HX80 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the NX300 scores versus the HX80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX300 Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung NX300 comes with outside 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 HX80 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX300 and Sony HX80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the NX300 and the HX80.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NX300 and HX80 is 86 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The pic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX300 and HX80.

All in all, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX300 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung NX300 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged NX300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.