Samsung NX300 vs Sony S930

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung NX300 vs Sony S930, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX300 (20MP) and S930 (10MP) and the NX300 (APS-C) and S930 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The NX300 was introduced 4 years after the S930 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the NX300 scores versus the S930 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX300 Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX300 enjoys 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) and the Sony S930 has measurements of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Samsung NX300 vs Sony S930 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the NX300 against the S930.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NX300 and S930 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The image here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX300 and S930.

To sum up, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX300 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX300 will produce greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern NX300 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.