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Olympus E-300 vs Samsung NX2000

Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37
Olympus E-300 front
 
Samsung NX2000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65

Olympus E-300 vs Samsung NX2000 Key Specs

Olympus E-300
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Bump to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 624g - 147 x 85 x 64mm
  • Launched January 2005
  • Also referred to as EVOLT E-300
  • Replacement is Olympus E-330
Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Old Model is Samsung NX1100
  • Later Model is Samsung NX3000
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Olympus E-300 vs Samsung NX2000 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus E-300 vs Samsung NX2000, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-300 (8MP) and NX2000 (20MP) and the E-300 (Four Thirds) and NX2000 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The E-300 was revealed 10 years earlier than the NX2000 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-300 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the E-300 grades against the NX2000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-300 over the Samsung NX2000

 E-300 NX2000 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Olympus E-300

 NX2000 E-300 
AnnouncedNovember 2013January 2005More modern by 108 months
Display dimensions3.7"1.8"Larger display (+1.9")
Display resolution1152k134kSharper display (+1018k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-300 and Samsung NX2000

 E-300 NX2000 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus E-300 vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-300 features exterior dimensions of 147mm x 85mm x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") with a weight of 624 grams (1.38 lbs) and the Samsung NX2000 has specifications of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-300 vs Samsung NX2000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-300 and the NX2000.

Olympus E-300 vs Samsung NX2000 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-300 and NX2000 is 67 and 89 respectively.

Olympus E-300 vs Samsung NX2000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-300 vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The pic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-300 and NX2000.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-300 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Samsung NX2000 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-300 vs Samsung NX2000 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-300 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-300 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-300 Portrait photography details
Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography details
48
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (8MP)
77
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-300 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Street photography camera
51
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
low max ISO (400)
77
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers touch focus
lighter than average (228g)
good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-300
Sports photography with Samsung NX2000
37
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (8MP)
61
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-300 Travel photography info
Samsung NX2000 Travel photography info
45
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (8MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
72
lighter than average (228 grams)
offers touch focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-300
Landscape photography with Samsung NX2000
43
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (1.8")
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
low max ISO (400)
missing Timelapse function
72
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
bigger than average screen (3.7 inch)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-300 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
35
has touchscreen
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (228g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic jack
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Olympus E-300 vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-300 and Samsung NX2000
 Olympus E-300Samsung NX2000
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus E-300 Samsung NX2000
Also Known as EVOLT E-300 -
Class Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2005-01-10 2013-11-30
Body design Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3264 x 2448 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 400 25600
Max boosted ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 3 21
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 45 32
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 1.8 inches 3.7 inches
Screen resolution 134 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 624 grams (1.38 lb) 228 grams (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 147 x 85 x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 908
Other
Battery life - 340 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $800 $599