Samsung NX300M vs Sony G3

The following is a thorough comparison of the Samsung NX300M vs Sony G3, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and G3 (10MP) and the NX300M (APS-C) and G3 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX300M was launched 4 years after the G3 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the NX300M grades versus the G3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX300M and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX300M Gallery and Sony G3 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX300M has exterior 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 G3 has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the NX300M compared to the G3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX300M and G3 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The pic here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX300M and G3.

As you can tell, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX300M due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung NX300M will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent NX300M is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.