Samsung NX300M vs Sony A68

Following is a extensive comparison of the Samsung NX300M versus Sony A68, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX300M (20MP) and the A68 (24MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX300M was revealed 3 years prior to the A68 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the NX300M matches up vs the A68 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX300M & Sony SLT-A68. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX300M Gallery & Sony A68 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX300M has got outside dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony A68 has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX300M versus Sony A68 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the NX300M against the A68.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the NX300M and A68 is 86 and 64 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The pic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX300M and A68.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony A68 to give greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged NX300M is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.