Samsung NX300M vs Sony HX5

Below is a detailed comparison of the Samsung NX300M versus Sony HX5, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the NX300M (APS-C) and HX5 (1/2.4") posses different sensor measurements.

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The NX300M was manufactured 2 years later than the HX5 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the NX300M grades versus the HX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX300M and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX300M Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX300M features outer measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony HX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX300M versus Sony HX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the NX300M compared to the HX5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX300M and HX5 is 86 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The visual below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX300M and HX5.

To sum up, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX300M featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung NX300M will deliver extra detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern NX300M provides an edge in sensor tech.