Nikon Z5 vs Samsung NX300
62 Imaging
75 Features
86 Overall
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86 Imaging
62 Features
73 Overall
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Nikon Z5 vs Samsung NX300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
- Introduced July 2020
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Revealed November 2013
- Succeeded the Samsung NX210
- Replacement is Samsung NX500
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Here is a extended assessment of the Nikon Z5 vs Samsung NX300, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the Z5 (24MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is very well matched but the Z5 (Full frame) and NX300 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Z5 was unveiled 6 years later than the NX300 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Z5 scores versus the NX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z5 & Samsung NX300. The full galleries are available at Nikon Z5 Gallery & Samsung NX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Samsung NX300
| Z5 | NX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2020 |  | November 2013 | Fresher by 81 months |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 768k | Crisper display (+272k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Nikon Z5
| NX300 | Z5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3.3" |  | 3.2" | Larger display (+0.1") |
Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Samsung NX300
| Z5 | NX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting display |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Nikon Z5 vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z5 has outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Samsung NX300 has dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z5 against the NX300.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and NX300 is 62 and 86 respectively.
Nikon Z5 vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5 and NX300.
Plainly, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z5 having a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon Z5 will give you more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger Z5 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon Z5 vs Samsung NX300 Specifications
| Nikon Z5 | Samsung NX300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model type | Nikon Z5 | Samsung NX300 |
| Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2020-07-20 | 2013-11-24 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Expeed 6 | DRIMe IV |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 858.0mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 6016 x 4016 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 273 | 247 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Nikon Z | Samsung NX |
| Amount of lenses | 15 | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3.2 inch | 3.3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 768 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 4.5 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 675 grams (1.49 lb) | 331 grams (0.73 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 76 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.7 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 942 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 470 photographs | 330 photographs |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL15c | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Two | One |
| Pricing at release | $1,399 | $750 |