Samsung NX300 vs Sony A99

On this page, we will be looking at the Samsung NX300 and Sony A99, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX300 (20MP) and the A99 (24MP) is relatively well matched but the NX300 (APS-C) and A99 (Full frame) provide different sensor sizes.

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The NX300 was unveiled 12 months after the A99 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the NX300 matches up versus the A99 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX300 and Sony SLT-A99. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX300 Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX300 provides outer 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) whilst the Sony A99 has specifications of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX300 and Sony A99 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the NX300 compared to the A99.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NX300 and A99 is 86 and 57 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX300 and A99.

Clearly, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX300 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sony A99 will resolve extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer NX300 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.