Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX300M
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Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX300M Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
- Released September 2014
(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
- Launched January 2013
Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX300M Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX300M, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both offered by Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and NX300M (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe NX1 was introduced 21 months later than the NX300M making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the NX1 matches up against the NX300M in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX300M Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX1 and Samsung NX300M. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX1 Gallery and Samsung NX300M Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Samsung NX300M
NX1 | NX300M | |||
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Launched | September 2014 | January 2013 | More recent by 21 months | |
Display resolution | 1036k | 768k | Crisper display (+268k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Samsung NX1
NX300M | NX1 | |||
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Display size | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Samsung NX300M
NX1 | NX300M | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1 provides exterior 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 NX300M has dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).
Examine the Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX300M in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the NX1 and the NX300M.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX1 and NX300M is 66 and 86 respectively.
Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1 and NX300M.
As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung NX1 to resolve greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The younger NX1 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications
Samsung NX1 | Samsung NX300M | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung NX1 | Samsung NX300M |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2014-09-15 | 2013-01-03 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 |
Peak resolution | 6480 x 4320 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 209 | 247 |
Cross type focus points | 153 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX | Samsung NX |
Available lenses | 32 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3.3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,036 thousand dots | 768 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 15.0fps | 9.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.265 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 550 gr (1.21 lb) | 331 gr (0.73 lb) |
Physical 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 Overall rating | 83 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1363 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 pictures | 330 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP1900 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 - 30 secs) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $1,500 | $699 |