Samsung NX300 vs Sony TX30

Lets take a closer look at the Samsung NX300 and Sony TX30, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX300 (20MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is fairly similar but the NX300 (APS-C) and TX30 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX300 was unveiled 5 months after the TX30 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the NX300 matches up versus the TX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX300 Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX300 provides outer measurements 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 TX30 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Samsung NX300 and Sony TX30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the NX300 and the TX30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the NX300 and TX30 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The image below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX300 and TX30.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX300 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Samsung NX300 will offer more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively.