Samsung NX300M vs Sony S980

Let's look a little more closely at the Samsung NX300M vs Sony S980, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and S980 (12MP) and the NX300M (APS-C) and S980 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX300M was introduced 3 years later than the S980 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S980 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the NX300M grades vs the S980 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX300M and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX300M Gallery and Sony S980 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX300M comes with physical measurements 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 S980 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 vs Sony S980 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the NX300M and the S980.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX300M and S980 is 86 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The visual here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NX300M and S980.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX300M having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Samsung NX300M will offer you greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern NX300M is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.