Samsung NX300M vs Sony HX10V

Let's examine more in depth at the Samsung NX300M vs Sony HX10V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX300M (20MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is relatively comparable but the NX300M (APS-C) and HX10V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The NX300M was brought out 11 months after the HX10V and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the NX300M grades versus the HX10V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX300M and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX300M Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX300M has 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 HX10V has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check out the Samsung NX300M vs Sony HX10V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX300M against the HX10V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX300M and HX10V is 86 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The image here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX300M and HX10V.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX300M featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX300M will produce more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger NX300M will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.