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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52
Samsung GX-20 front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX300M Key Specs

Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Released January 2008
  • Succeeded the Samsung GX-10
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
  • Revealed January 2013
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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX300M Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Samsung GX-20 versus Samsung NX300M, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Samsung. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and NX300M (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GX-20 was brought out 6 years before the NX300M and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the GX-20 matches up vs the NX300M in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Samsung NX300M

 GX-20 NX300M 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Samsung GX-20

 NX300M GX-20 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2008More recent by 60 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution768k230kClearer screen (+538k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Samsung NX300M

 GX-20 NX300M 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung GX-20 enjoys outside measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Samsung NX300M has specifications of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Compare the Samsung GX-20 versus Samsung NX300M in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the GX-20 vs the NX300M.

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GX-20 and NX300M is 58 and 86 respectively.

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-20 and NX300M.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung NX300M to provide extra detail having its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older GX-20 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung GX-20
Portrait photography with Samsung NX300M
71
you can focus manually
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Street photography camera
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
screen is fixed
80
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Sports photography factors
Samsung NX300M Sports photography factors
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
has phase detect AF
slow fps (3.0 fps)
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Travel photography camera
63
environment proof
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not posses selfie friendly screen
66
has focus by touch
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Landscape photography camera
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
screen is small (2.7 inch)
72
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3.3 inches)
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung GX-20
Vlogging with Samsung NX300M
9
can't shoot video
33
has touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have external mic socket
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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-20 and Samsung NX300M
 Samsung GX-20Samsung NX300M
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung GX-20 Samsung NX300M
Class Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2008-01-24 2013-01-03
Physical type Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 365.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4688 x 3120 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 247
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 Samsung NX
Number of lenses 151 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7" 3.3"
Display resolution 230k dots 768k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes 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
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
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
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 800 grams (1.76 pounds) 331 grams (0.73 pounds)
Physical 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 All around score 68 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 714 not tested
Other
Battery life - 330 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - 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
Card slots One One
Price at launch $850 $699