Samsung NX500 vs Sony H300

On this page, we are reviewing the Samsung NX500 and Sony H300, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and H300 (20MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and H300 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX500 was launched 12 months later than the H300 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the NX500 grades against the H300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX500 Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX500 comes with outside dimensions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Sony H300 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Check the Samsung NX500 and Sony H300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the NX500 against the H300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX500 and H300 is 87 and 63 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The visual below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX500 and H300.

All in all, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX500 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung NX500 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer NX500 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.