Samsung NX300M vs Sony A99

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung NX300M vs Sony A99, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX300M (20MP) and the A99 (24MP) is fairly comparable but the NX300M (APS-C) and A99 (Full frame) have different sensor size.

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The NX300M was revealed very close to the A99 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the NX300M grades vs the A99 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX300M and Sony SLT-A99. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX300M Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX300M enjoys outer measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony A99 has specifications of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Compare the Samsung NX300M vs Sony A99 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the NX300M versus the A99.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NX300M and A99 is 86 and 57 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The image underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX300M and A99.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX300M with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A99 will show extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.