Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX300
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Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX300 Key Specs
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- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
- Revealed September 2014
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- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Launched November 2013
- Replaced the Samsung NX210
- Later Model is Samsung NX500
Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX300 Overview
Following is a extensive analysis of the Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX300, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and NX300 (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (APS-C).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe NX1 was unveiled 10 months after the NX300 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the NX1 matches up vs the NX300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX300 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX1 & Samsung NX300. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX1 Gallery & Samsung NX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Samsung NX300
NX1 | NX300 | |||
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Launched | September 2014 | November 2013 | More modern by 10 months | |
Screen resolution | 1036k | 768k | Sharper screen (+268k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Samsung NX1
NX300 | NX1 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.3" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Samsung NX300
NX1 | NX300 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX1 comes with external measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Samsung NX300 has measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).
Examine the Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the NX1 compared to the NX300.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX1 and NX300 is 66 and 86 respectively.
Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The picture here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1 and NX300.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung NX1 to render more detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern NX1 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX300 Specifications
Samsung NX1 | Samsung NX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung NX1 | Samsung NX300 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2014-09-15 | 2013-11-24 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DRIMe 5 | DRIMe IV |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 28MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6480 x 4320 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 209 | 247 |
Cross type focus points | 153 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX | Samsung NX |
Amount of lenses | 32 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3.3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,036 thousand dot | 768 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 15.0 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 11.00 m (ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.265 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 550 grams (1.21 lb) | 331 grams (0.73 lb) |
Dimensions | 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 83 | 76 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.2 | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.2 | 12.7 |
DXO Low light rating | 1363 | 942 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 photographs | 330 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP1900 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 - 30 secs) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $1,500 | $750 |