Samsung NX300M vs Sony NEX-5

Below, we will be contrasting the Samsung NX300M and Sony NEX-5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and NEX-5 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX300M was released 2 years after the NEX-5 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the NX300M matches up against the NEX-5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX300M and Sony Alpha NEX-5. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX300M Gallery and Sony NEX-5 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung NX300M comes with external 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 NEX-5 has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Check out the Samsung NX300M and Sony NEX-5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the NX300M and the NEX-5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the NX300M and NEX-5 is 86 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NX300M and NEX-5.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung NX300M to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger NX300M provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.