Samsung NX300M vs Sony RX100 V

Let's look much closer at the Samsung NX300M vs Sony RX100 V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX300M (20MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is very comparable but the NX300M (APS-C) and RX100 V (1") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX300M was launched 4 years prior to the RX100 V which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the NX300M grades vs the RX100 V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX300M and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX300M Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX300M offers exterior 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) whilst the Sony RX100 V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX300M vs Sony RX100 V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the NX300M versus the RX100 V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NX300M and RX100 V is 86 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX300M and RX100 V.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The NX300M provides the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field easier. The more aged NX300M will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.