Samsung NX300M vs Sony HX30V

The following is a in depth analysis of the Samsung NX300M vs Sony HX30V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX300M (20MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is pretty similar but the NX300M (APS-C) and HX30V (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX300M was released 11 months after the HX30V which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the NX300M grades against the HX30V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX300M and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX300M Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX300M features physical dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony HX30V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX300M vs Sony HX30V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the NX300M compared to the HX30V.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NX300M and HX30V is 86 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX300M and HX30V.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX300M due to its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Samsung NX300M will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer NX300M will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.