Samsung NX3000 vs Sony HX300

The following is a comprehensive review of the Samsung NX3000 vs Sony HX300, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX3000 (20MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is very similar but the NX3000 (APS-C) and HX300 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The NX3000 was released 16 months after the HX300 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the NX3000 matches up versus the HX300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX3000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX3000 Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX3000 comes with external measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony HX300 has measurements of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX3000 vs Sony HX300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX3000 vs the HX300.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NX3000 and HX300 is 89 and 63 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The image below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX3000 and HX300.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same resolution but different sensor dimensions. The NX3000 comes with the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The fresher NX3000 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.