Samsung NX300M vs Sony FX3

Lets examine more in depth at the Samsung NX300M and Sony FX3, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and FX3 (12MP) and the NX300M (APS-C) and FX3 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX300M was announced 9 years before the FX3 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the NX300M scores versus the FX3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX300M & Sony FX3. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX300M Gallery & Sony FX3 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX300M features outside 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) while the Sony FX3 has proportions of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the NX300M and the FX3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NX300M and FX3 is 86 and 62 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The image underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX300M and FX3.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX300M having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX300M will provide more detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged NX300M will be behind in sensor tech.