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Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX300

Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58
Samsung NX mini front
 
Samsung NX300 front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX300 Key Specs

Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched March 2014
Samsung NX300
(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
  • Announced November 2013
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX210
  • New Model is Samsung NX500
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Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX300 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX300, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and they are both offered by Samsung. The resolution of the NX mini (20.5MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is very comparable but the NX mini (1") and NX300 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The NX mini was introduced 4 months later than the NX300 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the NX mini scores vs the NX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Samsung NX300

 NX mini NX300 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Samsung NX mini

 NX300 NX mini 
Display sizing3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution768k461kCrisper display (+307k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Samsung NX300

 NX mini NX300 
AnnouncedMarch 2014November 2013Same generation
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX mini offers exterior measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung NX300 has sizing of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the NX mini against the NX300.

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX mini and NX300 is 93 and 86 respectively.

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX300 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX mini and NX300.

As you can see, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX mini with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX mini will produce greater detail using its extra 0.5MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively.

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX300 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX mini Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX300 Portrait photography highlights
71
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20.5 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX mini Street photography highlights
Samsung NX300 Street photography highlights
81
screen tilts
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
has focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (196g)
lack of image stabilization
80
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
includes focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX mini Sports photography details
Samsung NX300 Sports photography details
54
high shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (20.5 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
great battery life (650 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
73
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX300 as a Travel photography camera
76
great battery life (650 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (196g)
has focus via touch
decent megapixels (20.5 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
67
includes focus via touch
resolution is good (20MP)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX300 as a Landscape photography camera
68
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent megapixels (20.5 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (650 shots)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
72
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3.3")
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX mini Vlogging advice
Samsung NX300 Vlogging advice
38
has touchscreen
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic socket
lighter than competition in class (196g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
33
screen is touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
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Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX mini and Samsung NX300
 Samsung NX miniSamsung NX300
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX mini Samsung NX300
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2014-03-19 2013-11-24
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - DRIMe IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20.5 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 21 247
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX-M Samsung NX
Number of lenses 2 32
Crop factor 2.7 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3.3 inch
Display resolution 461k dots 768k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/16000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 196 gr (0.43 pounds) 331 gr (0.73 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 76
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 942
Other
Battery life 650 photos 330 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model B740 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $530 $750