Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A300
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
- Released June 2013
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 632g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
- Released January 2008
- Later Model is Sony A330
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A300 Overview
Here is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A300, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and A300 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe Galaxy NX was revealed 5 years later than the A300 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Galaxy NX matches up versus the A300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A300 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy NX & Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The full galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery & Sony A300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony A300
Galaxy NX | A300 | |||
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Released | June 2013 | January 2008 | Fresher by 66 months | |
Screen sizing | 4.8" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+2.1") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Samsung Galaxy NX
A300 | Galaxy NX | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony A300
Galaxy NX | A300 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A300 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy NX enjoys outer 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 Sony A300 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Galaxy NX versus the A300.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy NX and A300 is 82 and 64 respectively.
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A300 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy NX and A300.
Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy NX to produce more detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer Galaxy NX provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A300 Specifications
Samsung Galaxy NX | Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung Galaxy NX | Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2013-06-20 | 2008-01-30 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DRIMe IV | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 3872 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Available lenses | 32 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 4.8 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | HD TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/6000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest 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 | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 495 gr (1.09 lbs) | 632 gr (1.39 lbs) |
Dimensions | 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") | 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 64 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 538 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 shots | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $1,300 | $0 |