Samsung NX300M vs Sony A300

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Samsung NX300M versus Sony A300, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and A300 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX300M was announced 5 years after the A300 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the NX300M scores against the A300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX300M and Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX300M Gallery and Sony A300 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung NX300M has exterior dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony A300 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

See the Samsung NX300M versus Sony A300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the NX300M vs the A300.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NX300M and A300 is 86 and 64 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX300M and A300.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung NX300M to deliver greater detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent NX300M will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.