Samsung NX300M vs Sony HX50V

On this page, we will be analyzing the Samsung NX300M vs Sony HX50V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX300M (20MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is relatively close but the NX300M (APS-C) and HX50V (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX300M was manufactured 3 months before the HX50V and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the NX300M matches up versus the HX50V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX300M and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX300M Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX300M features outer 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) and the Sony HX50V has measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX300M vs Sony HX50V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the NX300M compared to the HX50V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX300M and HX50V is 86 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NX300M and HX50V.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The NX300M has the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF easier.