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Nikon D500 vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
56
Imaging
65
Features
90
Overall
75
Nikon D500 front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67

Nikon D500 vs Samsung NX300M Key Specs

Nikon D500
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 1640000)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 860g - 147 x 115 x 81mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Replaced the Nikon D300S
Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Nikon D500 vs Samsung NX300M Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Nikon D500 vs Samsung NX300M, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the D500 (21MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D500 was launched 3 years after the NX300M which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D500 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the D500 scores vs the NX300M in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D500 over the Samsung NX300M

 D500 NX300M 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2013Newer by 37 months
Screen resolution2359k768kSharper screen (+1591k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Nikon D500

 NX300M D500 
Screen dimension3.3"3.2"Bigger screen (+0.1")

Common features in the Nikon D500 and Samsung NX300M

 D500 NX300M 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon D500 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D500 enjoys exterior measurements of 147mm x 115mm x 81mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 3.2") having a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) while the Samsung NX300M has dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the D500 compared to the NX300M.

Nikon D500 vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D500 and NX300M is 56 and 86 respectively.

Nikon D500 vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Nikon D500 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The pic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the D500 and NX300M.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon D500 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher D500 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon D500 vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Nikon D500 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D500 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D500 Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX300M Portrait photography factors
79
manual focus
decent MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D500
Street photography with Samsung NX300M
68
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
environment proof
very good high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
80
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
comes with touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D500 Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX300M Sports photography highlights
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
great battery pack (1,240 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
73
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D500 Travel photography features
Samsung NX300M Travel photography features
68
great battery pack (1,240 shots)
environment proof
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
decent MP (21 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
67
comes with touch to focus
MP count good (20MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D500 Landscape photography information
Samsung NX300M Landscape photography information
77
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
decent MP (21MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
great battery pack (1,240 shots)
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
72
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3.3 inch)
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D500 Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX300M Vlogging highlights
31
built-in touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic port
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
33
touchscreen enabled
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing mic support
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Nikon D500 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D500 and Samsung NX300M
 Nikon D500Samsung NX300M
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon D500 Samsung NX300M
Type Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-01-05 2013-01-03
Physical type Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 5 DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5568 x 3712 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 51200 25600
Max boosted ISO 1640000 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 153 247
Cross focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Samsung NX
Available lenses 309 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2" 3.3"
Display resolution 2,359 thousand dots 768 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.66x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4K (UHD) 30p/25p/24p, 1080/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p, 720/60p/50p 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 860g (1.90 lbs) 331g (0.73 lbs)
Dimensions 147 x 115 x 81mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 3.2") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 84 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 1324 not tested
Other
Battery life 1240 images 330 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage XQD/SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compliant) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Two Single
Price at launch $1,497 $699