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Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58
Samsung NX mini front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX300M Key Specs

Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released March 2014
Samsung NX300M
(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
  • Introduced January 2013
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Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX300M Overview

Its time to look closer at the Samsung NX mini and Samsung NX300M, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are produced by Samsung. The image resolution of the NX mini (20.5MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is very similar but the NX mini (1") and NX300M (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX mini was manufactured 15 months after the NX300M making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the NX mini grades versus the NX300M for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Samsung NX300M

 NX mini NX300M 
IntroducedMarch 2014January 2013Newer by 15 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Samsung NX mini

 NX300M NX mini 
Display dimension3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution768k461kSharper display (+307k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Samsung NX300M

 NX mini NX300M 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX mini enjoys external measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung NX300M has measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX mini and Samsung NX300M in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX mini compared to the NX300M.

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX mini and NX300M is 93 and 86 respectively.

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The image below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX mini and NX300M.

As you can tell, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX mini because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX mini will offer extra detail due to its extra 0.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent NX mini will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX mini Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX300M Portrait photography advice
71
has manual focus
good MP (20.5MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers face detect focus
exports RAW formats
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX mini Street photography info
Samsung NX300M Street photography info
81
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
lighter than competition (196g)
no image stabilization
80
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX mini Sports photography details
Samsung NX300M Sports photography details
54
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000s)
good MP (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
great battery power (650 shots)
slow frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
73
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX mini Travel photography factors
Samsung NX300M Travel photography factors
76
great battery power (650 per charge)
lighter than competition (196 grams)
supports touch to focus
good MP (20.5MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
67
boasts touch focus
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX mini Landscape photography info
Samsung NX300M Landscape photography info
68
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
good sized screen (3")
good MP (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
great battery power (650 per charge)
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
72
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3.3")
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX mini Vlogging advice
Samsung NX300M Vlogging advice
38
screen is touchscreen
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone support
lighter than competition (196 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
33
screen is touchscreen
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing mic port
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Samsung NX mini vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX mini and Samsung NX300M
 Samsung NX miniSamsung NX300M
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX mini Samsung NX300M
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2014-03-19 2013-01-03
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIMe IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor 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
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 21 247
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX-M Samsung NX
Total lenses 2 32
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3.3"
Display resolution 461k dot 768k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/16000s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options 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
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200s -
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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
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 All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 650 images 330 images
Form 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 media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $530 $699