Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX300
82 Imaging
62 Features
76 Overall
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86 Imaging
63 Features
73 Overall
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX300 Key Specs
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- 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
(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
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).
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX300 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy NX & Samsung NX300. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery & Samsung NX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Samsung NX300
Galaxy NX | NX300 | |||
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Display sizing | 4.8" | 3.3" | Larger display (+1.5") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 768k | Clearer display (+154k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Samsung Galaxy NX
NX300 | Galaxy NX | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Samsung NX300
Galaxy NX | NX300 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | November 2013 | Same 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.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.
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 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.
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX300 Specifications
Samsung Galaxy NX | Samsung NX300 | |
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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 |