Samsung NX300M vs Sony RX100 VA

In this article, we are looking at the Samsung NX300M and Sony RX100 VA, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX300M (20MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is fairly close but the NX300M (APS-C) and RX100 VA (1") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX300M was unveiled 6 years before the RX100 VA which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the NX300M scores versus the RX100 VA for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX300M & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The full galleries are available at Samsung NX300M Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX300M offers external dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VA has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the NX300M against the RX100 VA.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX300M and RX100 VA is 86 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The image here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX300M and RX100 VA.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The NX300M has got the larger sensor which should make achieving bokeh easier. The more aged NX300M will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.