Nikon D300S vs Samsung GX-20
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Nikon D300S vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 938g - 147 x 114 x 74mm
- Revealed November 2009
- Succeeded the Nikon D300
- Later Model is Nikon D600
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
- Announced January 2008
- Replaced the Samsung GX-10
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On this page, we are contrasting the Nikon D300S versus Samsung GX-20, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the D300S (12MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe D300S was revealed 23 months later than the GX-20 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the D300S grades vs the GX-20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Nikon D300S over the Samsung GX-20
| D300S | GX-20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | November 2009 |  | January 2008 | Fresher by 23 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Nikon D300S
| GX-20 | D300S |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon D300S and Samsung GX-20
| D300S | GX-20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Nikon D300S vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon D300S has physical measurements of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 938 grams (2.07 lbs) while the Samsung GX-20 has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the D300S vs the GX-20.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the D300S and GX-20 is 55 and 58 respectively.
Nikon D300S vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The graphic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D300S and GX-20.
All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung GX-20 to produce more detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer D300S provides an advantage in sensor tech.
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Nikon D300S vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications
| Nikon D300S | Samsung GX-20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model | Nikon D300S | Samsung GX-20 |
| Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Revealed | 2009-11-16 | 2008-01-24 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Expeed | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 372.9mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 15MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | - |
| Peak resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 4688 x 3120 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 51 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Nikon F | Pentax KAF2 |
| Amount of lenses | 309 | 151 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 920k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | 0.64x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 7.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | 1/180 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) | - |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 938 grams (2.07 lbs) | 800 grams (1.76 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 147 x 114 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") | 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 70 | 68 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.5 | 23.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.2 | 11.2 |
| DXO Low light score | 787 | 714 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 950 pictures | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | EN-EL3e | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | Compact Flash Type I/SD/SDHC | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
| Card slots | Dual | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $1,630 | $850 |