Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX300
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX300 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
- Revealed June 2013
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
- Launched February 2013
- Superseded the Sony HX200V
- Updated by Sony HX400V
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Here, we are matching up the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony HX300, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is very close but the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and HX300 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe Galaxy NX was manufactured 4 months after the HX300 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Galaxy NX matches up vs the HX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony HX300
| Galaxy NX | HX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 4.8" |  | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 921k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Samsung Galaxy NX
| HX300 | Galaxy NX | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony HX300
| Galaxy NX | HX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | June 2013 |  | February 2013 | Same age |
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy NX has got external measurements 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 Sony HX300 has measurements of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Galaxy NX against the HX300.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy NX and HX300 is 82 and 63 respectively.
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The pic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy NX and HX300.
All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The Galaxy NX comes with the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult.
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX300 Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy NX | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung Galaxy NX | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2013-06-20 | 2013-02-20 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | DRIMe IV | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
| Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 28.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20MP | 20MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | - | f/2.8-6.3 |
| Amount of lenses | 32 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 4.8 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 922 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | HD TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/6000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 9.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
| 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 | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 495 gr (1.09 pounds) | 623 gr (1.37 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") | 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 images | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | - |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $1,300 | $339 |