Samsung NX300M vs Sony A390

Here, we are looking at the Samsung NX300M and Sony A390, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and A390 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX300M was revealed 2 years after the A390 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the NX300M matches up against the A390 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX300M & Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX300M Gallery & Sony A390 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX300M offers exterior 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 Sony A390 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") and a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX300M and Sony A390 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the NX300M against the A390.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX300M and A390 is 86 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX300M and A390.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung NX300M to show extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer NX300M is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.