Samsung NX300 vs Sony RX100 V

In this article, we will be contrasting the Samsung NX300 versus Sony RX100 V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX300 (20MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is relatively comparable but the NX300 (APS-C) and RX100 V (1") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX300 was unveiled 3 years prior to the RX100 V and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the NX300 matches up versus the RX100 V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX300 Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX300 has got external measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony RX100 V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX300 versus Sony RX100 V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the NX300 compared to the RX100 V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NX300 and RX100 V is 86 and 89 respectively.

Often, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX300 and RX100 V.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The NX300 contains the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF easier. The older NX300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.