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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX300M Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Launched June 2013
Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • 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 Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX300M Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Samsung Galaxy NX and Samsung NX300M, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both sold by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Galaxy NX was released 6 months after the NX300M which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Galaxy NX matches up vs the NX300M in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Samsung NX300M

 Galaxy NX NX300M 
Display dimension4.8"3.3"Larger display (+1.5")
Display resolution922k768kClearer display (+154k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 NX300M Galaxy NX 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Samsung NX300M

 Galaxy NX NX300M 
RevealedJune 2013January 2013Similar generation
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy NX has physical dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Samsung NX300M 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Galaxy NX versus the NX300M.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy NX and NX300M is 82 and 86 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The image here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy NX and NX300M.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images though you really should factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography info
Samsung NX300M Portrait photography info
77
manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography factors
Samsung NX300M Street photography factors
68
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
features touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (495 grams)
80
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
offers focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography details
Samsung NX300M Sports photography details
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery life (440 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Travel photography with Samsung NX300M
68
great battery life (440 CIPA)
features touch focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (495g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
66
offers focus via touch
good resolution (20MP)
no Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography info
Samsung NX300M Landscape photography info
73
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
lovely big screen (4.8")
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (440 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
72
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3.3")
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging advice
Samsung NX300M Vlogging advice
34
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (495 grams)
33
touchscreen capability
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
no mic support
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Samsung NX300M
 Samsung Galaxy NXSamsung NX300M
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung Galaxy NX Samsung NX300M
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-06-20 2013-01-03
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMe IV DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 247
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Samsung NX
Available lenses 32 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 4.8 inch 3.3 inch
Display resolution 922k dots 768k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology HD TFT LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 495 grams (1.09 lbs) 331 grams (0.73 lbs)
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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 images 330 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $1,300 $699