Samsung NX300M vs Sony QX1

The following is a detailed review of the Samsung NX300M and Sony QX1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Lens-style by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX300M (20MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX300M was launched 20 months before the QX1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the NX300M matches up versus the QX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX300M & Sony Alpha QX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX300M Gallery & Sony QX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX300M provides physical dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony QX1 has specifications of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX300M and Sony QX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the NX300M vs the QX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NX300M and QX1 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The picture here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX300M and QX1.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures though you might want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged NX300M is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.