Samsung NX300M vs Sony A35

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Samsung NX300M and Sony A35, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and A35 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX300M was released 16 months after the A35 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the NX300M scores against the A35 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX300M and Sony SLT-A35. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX300M Gallery and Sony A35 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX300M provides 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) whilst the Sony A35 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX300M and Sony A35 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the NX300M compared to the A35.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NX300M and A35 is 86 and 69 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX300M and A35.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung NX300M to give greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern NX300M is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.