Samsung NX300M vs Sony A580

Here, we are analyzing the Samsung NX300M and Sony A580, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and A580 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX300M was revealed 20 months after the A580 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the NX300M scores vs the A580 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX300M and Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX300M Gallery and Sony A580 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX300M offers physical dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony A580 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Compare the Samsung NX300M and Sony A580 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the NX300M compared to the A580.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX300M and A580 is 86 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NX300M and A580.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung NX300M to provide you with more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent NX300M should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.