Samsung NX300M vs Sony A9 II

Below is a thorough assessment of the Samsung NX300M vs Sony A9 II, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX300M (20MP) and the A9 II (24MP) is relatively close but the NX300M (APS-C) and A9 II (Full frame) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX300M was revealed 7 years before the A9 II and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the NX300M grades vs the A9 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX300M & Sony Alpha A9 Mark II. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX300M Gallery & Sony A9 II Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX300M offers physical 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) and the Sony A9 II has specifications of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the NX300M compared to the A9 II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX300M and A9 II is 86 and 62 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX300M and A9 II.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX300M using its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A9 II will render greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older NX300M will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.