Samsung NX300M vs Samsung NX5

Below, we are matching up the Samsung NX300M vs Samsung NX5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both sold by Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and NX5 (15MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX300M was launched 2 years later than the NX5 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the NX300M grades versus the NX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX300M & Samsung NX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX300M Gallery & Samsung NX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX300M has got external 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) whilst the Samsung NX5 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the NX300M against the NX5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX300M and NX5 is 86 and 80 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX300M and NX5.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung NX300M to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern NX300M provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.