Samsung NX300 vs Sony RX10 II

On this page, we will be looking at the Samsung NX300 versus Sony RX10 II, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX300 (20MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is pretty similar but the NX300 (APS-C) and RX10 II (1") provide different sensor sizing.

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The NX300 was brought out 18 months prior to the RX10 II which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the NX300 grades against the RX10 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX300 Gallery & Sony RX10 II Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung NX300 enjoys physical measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony RX10 II has sizing of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") and a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Check out the Samsung NX300 versus Sony RX10 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the NX300 and the RX10 II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the NX300 and RX10 II is 86 and 58 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The pic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX300 and RX10 II.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The NX300 includes the bigger sensor which will make achieving bokeh less difficult. The more aged NX300 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.