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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX300

Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Samsung NX300 front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX300 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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
  • Launched November 2013
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX210
  • Replacement is Samsung NX500
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX300 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Samsung NX300, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both are offered by Samsung. The image resolution of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Galaxy NX was announced 5 months before the NX300 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Galaxy NX matches up vs the NX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Samsung NX300

 Galaxy NX NX300 
Display sizing4.8"3.3"Larger display (+1.5")
Display resolution922k768kClearer display (+154k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 NX300 Galaxy NX 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Samsung NX300

 Galaxy NX NX300 
LaunchedJune 2013November 2013Same age
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy NX has got outer dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") and a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300 has proportions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Samsung NX300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Galaxy NX and the NX300.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy NX and NX300 is 82 and 86 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX300 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy NX and NX300.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files but you should take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX300 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX300 Portrait photography highlights
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography information
Samsung NX300 Street photography information
68
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers touch focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (495 grams)
80
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography advice
Samsung NX300 Sports photography advice
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery power (440 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX300 as a Travel photography camera
68
good battery power (440 shots)
offers touch focus
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (495 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
67
comes with touch to focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Landscape photography with Samsung NX300
73
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
lovely big screen (4.8 inches)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
good battery power (440 per charge)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
72
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3.3 inches)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy NX
Vlogging with Samsung NX300
34
screen is touchscreen
offers face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (495g)
33
built-in touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone socket
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Samsung NX300
 Samsung Galaxy NXSamsung NX300
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung Galaxy NX Samsung NX300
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-06-20 2013-11-24
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMe IV DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 247
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 32 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 4.8 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 768 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech HD TFT LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 495g (1.09 pounds) 331g (0.73 pounds)
Dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 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 440 photographs 330 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $1,300 $750