Samsung NX300M vs Sony HX20V

The following is a thorough analysis of the Samsung NX300M vs Sony HX20V, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX300M (20MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is fairly well matched but the NX300M (APS-C) and HX20V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX300M was announced 6 months after the HX20V and they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the NX300M grades vs the HX20V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX300M & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX300M Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX300M has external 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 HX20V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the NX300M vs the HX20V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NX300M and HX20V is 86 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The pic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NX300M and HX20V.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX300M having a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung NX300M will resolve greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively.