Samsung NX300M vs Sony HX1

Below is a complete comparison of the Samsung NX300M versus Sony HX1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the NX300M (APS-C) and HX1 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor sizing.

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

The NX300M was brought out 3 years later than the HX1 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the NX300M grades against the HX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX300M and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX300M Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX300M offers physical measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony HX1 has measurements of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

See the Samsung NX300M versus Sony HX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX300M versus the HX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX300M and HX1 is 86 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX300M and HX1.

Clearly, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX300M due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX300M will deliver greater detail having its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern NX300M should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.