Samsung NX300M vs Sony HX200V

Here, we will be comparing the Samsung NX300M and Sony HX200V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX300M (20MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is relatively well matched but the NX300M (APS-C) and HX200V (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX300M was brought out 8 months after the HX200V so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the NX300M grades against the HX200V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX300M and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX300M Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX300M has got outside dimensions 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 HX200V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the NX300M compared to the HX200V.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NX300M and HX200V is 86 and 66 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The image here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX300M and HX200V.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX300M due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX300M will give extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern NX300M will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.