Samsung NX300M vs Sony S950

Lets look more closely at the Samsung NX300M and Sony S950, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and S950 (10MP) and the NX300M (APS-C) and S950 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX300M was announced 3 years after the S950 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the NX300M grades versus the S950 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX300M and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX300M Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX300M enjoys outer measurements 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 S950 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX300M and Sony S950 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the NX300M against the S950.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NX300M and S950 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The picture here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NX300M and S950.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX300M using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX300M will show more detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern NX300M will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.