Samsung NX300M vs Sony TX66

Following is a extensive assessment of the Samsung NX300M and Sony TX66, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX300M (20MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is relatively close but the NX300M (APS-C) and TX66 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The NX300M was launched 11 months after the TX66 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the NX300M grades vs the TX66 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX300M and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX300M Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung NX300M has exterior dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony TX66 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX300M and Sony TX66 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the NX300M versus the TX66.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NX300M and TX66 is 86 and 97 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX300M and TX66.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX300M featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX300M will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer NX300M should have an advantage in sensor technology.