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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX300

Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52
Samsung GX-20 front
 
Samsung NX300 front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX300 Key Specs

Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Announced January 2008
  • Older Model is Samsung GX-10
Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Old Model is Samsung NX210
  • Replacement is Samsung NX500
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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX300 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX300, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are created by Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and NX300 (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The GX-20 was manufactured 6 years prior to the NX300 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the GX-20 grades vs the NX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Samsung NX300

 GX-20 NX300 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Samsung GX-20

 NX300 GX-20 
ReleasedNovember 2013January 2008More modern by 71 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution768k230kCrisper screen (+538k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Samsung NX300

 GX-20 NX300 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-20 comes with external dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Samsung NX300 has measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Compare the Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the GX-20 vs the NX300.

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GX-20 and NX300 is 58 and 86 respectively.

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX300 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-20 and NX300.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung NX300 to offer extra detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged GX-20 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX300 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography information
Samsung NX300 Portrait photography information
71
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX300 as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
screen does not articulate
80
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
features focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Sports photography advice
Samsung NX300 Sports photography advice
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Travel photography advice
Samsung NX300 Travel photography advice
63
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
67
features focus by touch
good resolution (20MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX300 Landscape photography details
70
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
small screen (2.7")
72
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3.3 inch)
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Vlogging information
Samsung NX300 Vlogging information
9
lack of video recording
33
touchscreen functionality
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic jack
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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-20 and Samsung NX300
 Samsung GX-20Samsung NX300
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung GX-20 Samsung NX300
Category Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2008-01-24 2013-11-24
Body design Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4688 x 3120 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 247
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 Samsung NX
Available lenses 151 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 768 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest 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 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 800 grams (1.76 pounds) 331 grams (0.73 pounds)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 68 76
DXO Color Depth rating 23.1 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 12.7
DXO Low light rating 714 942
Other
Battery life - 330 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $850 $750