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Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung NX300

Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Samsung NX300 front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung NX300 Key Specs

Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced September 2006
  • Replacement is Samsung GX-20
Samsung NX300
(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
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Older Model is Samsung NX210
  • New Model is Samsung NX500
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Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung NX300 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Samsung GX-10 versus Samsung NX300, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both produced by Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and NX300 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The GX-10 was brought out 8 years earlier than the NX300 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the GX-10 grades against the NX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Samsung NX300

 GX-10 NX300 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Samsung GX-10

 NX300 GX-10 
IntroducedNovember 2013September 2006Fresher by 87 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.3"2.5"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution768k210kClearer display (+558k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Samsung NX300

 GX-10 NX300 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-10 features external measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300 has measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Examine the Samsung GX-10 versus Samsung NX300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the GX-10 against the NX300.

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung NX300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-10 and NX300 is 59 and 86 respectively.

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung NX300 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-10 and NX300.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung NX300 to offer extra detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older GX-10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung NX300 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX300 as a Portrait photography camera
52
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
77
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung GX-10
Street photography with Samsung NX300
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
screen is fixed
80
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
supports focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung GX-10
Sports photography with Samsung NX300
52
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
73
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Travel photography details
Samsung NX300 Travel photography details
49
weather proofing
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
67
supports focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung GX-10
Landscape photography with Samsung NX300
55
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
72
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3.3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Vlogging information
Samsung NX300 Vlogging information
9
can't record video
33
has touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic jack
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Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung NX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Samsung NX300
 Samsung GX-10Samsung NX300
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung GX-10 Samsung NX300
Type Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2006-09-21 2013-11-24
Body design Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - DRIMe IV
Sensor type CCD 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 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3872 x 2592 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 247
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 151 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.5 inches 3.3 inches
Screen resolution 210k dot 768k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest 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 2.0 (480 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 793 gr (1.75 lb) 331 gr (0.73 lb)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 76
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 942
Other
Battery life - 330 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $850 $750