Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony H300
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76 Overall
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony H300 Key Specs
(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
- Released June 2013
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-875mm (F3-5.9) lens
- 590g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
- Released February 2014
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Following is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony H300, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and the H300 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and H300 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe Galaxy NX was manufactured 7 months prior to the H300 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Galaxy NX matches up vs the H300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony H300
| Galaxy NX | H300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 4.8" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+462k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Samsung Galaxy NX
| H300 | Galaxy NX | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2014 |  | June 2013 | More modern by 7 months |
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony H300
| Galaxy NX | H300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy NX has exterior dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Sony H300 has specifications of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony H300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Galaxy NX versus the H300.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy NX and H300 is 82 and 63 respectively.
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy NX and H300.
Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Galaxy NX contains the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF simpler. The more aged Galaxy NX will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony H300 Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy NX | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung Galaxy NX | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2013-06-20 | 2014-02-13 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | DRIMe IV | Bionz(R) |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20MP | 20MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5152 x 3864 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 25-875mm (35.0x) |
| Largest aperture | - | f/3-5.9 |
| Amount of lenses | 32 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 4.8 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 922k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | HD TFT LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 201k dot |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/6000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 9.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 8.80 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1280 x 720 (30p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 495 gr (1.09 pounds) | 590 gr (1.30 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 440 shots | 350 shots |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $1,300 | $249 |
