Samsung NX300M vs Sony HX100V

Let's look more in depth at the Samsung NX300M vs Sony HX100V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and HX100V (16MP) and the NX300M (APS-C) and HX100V (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The NX300M was launched 15 months later than the HX100V making 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 HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the NX300M grades against the HX100V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX300M and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX300M Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX300M provides exterior 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 HX100V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX300M vs Sony HX100V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the NX300M vs the HX100V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the NX300M and HX100V is 86 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The graphic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX300M and HX100V.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX300M featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Samsung NX300M will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher NX300M should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.