Samsung NX300M vs Sony A9

Here, we are contrasting the Samsung NX300M and Sony A9, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX300M (20MP) and the A9 (24MP) is fairly comparable but the NX300M (APS-C) and A9 (Full frame) posses different sensor size.

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The NX300M was manufactured 5 years prior to the A9 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the NX300M matches up vs the A9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX300M and Sony Alpha A9. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX300M Gallery and Sony A9 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX300M offers physical 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) and the Sony A9 has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") and a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

See the Samsung NX300M and Sony A9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the NX300M vs the A9.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NX300M and A9 is 86 and 65 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The photograph below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX300M and A9.

Plainly, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX300M because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony A9 will provide extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older NX300M will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.