Samsung NX300M vs Sony H70

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Samsung NX300M versus Sony H70, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and H70 (16MP) and the NX300M (APS-C) and H70 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX300M was released 2 years later than the H70 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H70 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short view of how the NX300M scores vs the H70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX300M and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX300M Gallery and Sony H70 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX300M features physical measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony H70 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX300M versus Sony H70 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the NX300M compared to the H70.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX300M and H70 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The photograph here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX300M and H70.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX300M because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung NX300M will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer NX300M will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.