Samsung NX300 vs Sony A68

Following is a detailed comparison of the Samsung NX300 and Sony A68, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX300 (20MP) and the A68 (24MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX300 was unveiled 23 months before the A68 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the NX300 scores against the A68 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX300 & Sony SLT-A68. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX300 Gallery & Sony A68 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung NX300 comes with outside dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony A68 has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX300 and Sony A68 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the NX300 vs the A68.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NX300 and A68 is 86 and 64 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The pic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX300 and A68.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony A68 to show extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged NX300 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.