Samsung NX300M vs Sony RX100 III

In this article, we are comparing the Samsung NX300M versus Sony RX100 III, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX300M (20MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is very comparable but the NX300M (APS-C) and RX100 III (1") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX300M was introduced 16 months earlier than the RX100 III making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the NX300M grades versus the RX100 III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX300M & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX300M Gallery & Sony RX100 III Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX300M features external dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 III has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX300M versus Sony RX100 III in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the NX300M compared to the RX100 III.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX300M and RX100 III is 86 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The image below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX300M and RX100 III.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The NX300M has got the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler. The more aged NX300M will be behind with regard to sensor technology.