Samsung NX300M vs Sony A77 II

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung NX300M and Sony A77 II, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX300M (20MP) and the A77 II (24MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX300M was launched 16 months earlier than the A77 II which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the NX300M scores against the A77 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX300M and Sony SLT-A77 II. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX300M Gallery and Sony A77 II Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor 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") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony A77 II has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX300M and Sony A77 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the NX300M compared to the A77 II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX300M and A77 II is 86 and 62 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX300M and A77 II.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony A77 II to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged NX300M is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.