Samsung NX10 vs Samsung NX300
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Samsung NX10 vs Samsung NX300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Revealed April 2010
- Refreshed by Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Launched November 2013
- Succeeded the Samsung NX210
- Newer Model is Samsung NX500
Samsung NX10 vs Samsung NX300 Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Samsung NX10 versus Samsung NX300, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both sold by Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX10 (15MP) and NX300 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe NX10 was introduced 4 years earlier than the NX300 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the NX10 matches up vs the NX300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung NX10 vs Samsung NX300 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX10 & Samsung NX300. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX10 Gallery & Samsung NX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Samsung NX300
NX10 | NX300 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Samsung NX10
NX300 | NX10 | |||
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Launched | November 2013 | April 2010 | More modern by 44 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 768k | 614k | Sharper display (+154k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Samsung NX300
NX10 | NX300 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Samsung NX10 vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX10 enjoys physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Samsung NX300 has proportions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).
Check the Samsung NX10 versus Samsung NX300 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the NX10 and the NX300.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX10 and NX300 is 80 and 86 respectively.
Samsung NX10 vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX10 and NX300.
Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung NX300 to offer you greater detail using its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged NX10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
Samsung NX10 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX10 vs Samsung NX300 Specifications
Samsung NX10 | Samsung NX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung NX10 | Samsung NX300 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2010-04-07 | 2013-11-24 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DRIM Engine | DRIMe IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | 247 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | Samsung NX |
Total lenses | 32 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3" | 3.3" |
Resolution of display | 614 thousand dots | 768 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 920 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 11.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 499 grams (1.10 pounds) | 331 grams (0.73 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 63 | 76 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | 12.7 |
DXO Low light score | 572 | 942 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 shots | 330 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP1130 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $626 | $750 |