Samsung NX5 vs Sony HX300

Its time to look more in depth at the Samsung NX5 versus Sony HX300, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the NX5 (15MP) and HX300 (20MP) and the NX5 (APS-C) and HX300 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The NX5 was introduced 3 years before the HX300 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the NX5 scores against the HX300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX5 Gallery & Sony HX300 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX5 has exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony HX300 has dimensions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX5 versus Sony HX300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the NX5 and the HX300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the NX5 and HX300 is 80 and 63 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX5 and HX300.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX5 with its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony HX300 will show more detail using its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged NX5 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.