Samsung NX300M vs Sony H300

Below is a extensive analysis of the Samsung NX300M versus Sony H300, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX300M (20MP) and the H300 (20MP) is pretty close but the NX300M (APS-C) and H300 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The NX300M was launched 13 months before the H300 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the NX300M scores vs the H300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX300M & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX300M Gallery & Sony H300 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX300M features external dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony H300 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX300M versus the H300.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the NX300M and H300 is 86 and 63 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX300M and H300.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical MP albeit different sensor measurements. The NX300M comes with the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF simpler. The older NX300M will be behind in sensor innovation.