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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A300

Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 front
Portability
64
Imaging
49
Features
45
Overall
47

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A300 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy NX
(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
Sony A300
(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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony A300

 Galaxy NX A300 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2008Fresher by 66 months
Screen sizing4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 A300 Galaxy NX 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony A300

 Galaxy NX A300 
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).

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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.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A300 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy NX and A300 is 82 and 64 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A300 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A300 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A300 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography details
Sony A300 Portrait photography details
77
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
59
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography highlights
Sony A300 Street photography highlights
68
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
has touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (495 grams)
74
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography highlights
Sony A300 Sports photography highlights
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery pack (440 shots)
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
54
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography info
Sony A300 Travel photography info
68
good battery pack (440 shots)
has touch to focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (495g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
45
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography features
Sony A300 Landscape photography features
73
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
big screen (4.8 inch)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (440 shots)
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
57
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging info
Sony A300 Vlogging info
34
touchscreen
features face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic jack
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (495 grams)
9
can't record video
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony A300
 Samsung Galaxy NXSony Alpha DSLR-A300
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