Samsung NX300M vs Sony A500

Let's look much closer at the Samsung NX300M versus Sony A500, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and A500 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX300M was unveiled 3 years after the A500 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the NX300M scores vs the A500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX300M and Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX300M Gallery and Sony A500 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX300M enjoys outside dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony A500 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the NX300M compared to the A500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX300M and A500 is 86 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The picture below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX300M and A500.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung NX300M to result in greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer NX300M will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.