Samsung NX500 vs Sony HX300

Lets examine more in depth at the Samsung NX500 and Sony HX300, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and HX300 (20MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and HX300 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX500 was manufactured 24 months later than the HX300 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the NX500 grades versus the HX300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX500 Gallery & Sony HX300 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX500 offers outside measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Sony HX300 has dimensions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the NX500 against the HX300.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NX500 and HX300 is 87 and 63 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The graphic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX500 and HX300.

All in all, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX500 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Samsung NX500 will show extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher NX500 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.