Samsung NX300M vs Sony QX30

Its time to take a deeper look at the Samsung NX300M versus Sony QX30, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Lens-style by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX300M (20MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is very comparable but the NX300M (APS-C) and QX30 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The NX300M was launched 20 months before the QX30 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the NX300M scores against the QX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX300M and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX300M Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX300M comes with physical dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony QX30 has dimensions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Samsung NX300M versus Sony QX30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the NX300M and the QX30.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the NX300M and QX30 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The pic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX300M and QX30.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same resolution but different sensor dimensions. The NX300M offers the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field easier. The more aged NX300M will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.