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Samsung NX10 vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX10 front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung NX300M Key Specs

Samsung NX10
(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
  • Released April 2010
  • New Model is Samsung NX11
Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Announced January 2013
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Samsung NX10 vs Samsung NX300M Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Samsung NX10 versus Samsung NX300M, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both are designed by Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the NX10 (15MP) and NX300M (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX10 was brought out 3 years before the NX300M which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the NX10 scores versus the NX300M in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Samsung NX300M

 NX10 NX300M 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Samsung NX10

 NX300M NX10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013April 2010Newer by 33 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution768k614kSharper screen (+154k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Samsung NX300M

 NX10 NX300M 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung NX10 provides physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Samsung NX300M has sizing of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the NX10 versus the NX300M.

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX10 and NX300M is 80 and 86 respectively.

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX10 and NX300M.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung NX300M to offer you more detail having its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged NX10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX10 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX300M Portrait photography highlights
73
has manual focus
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection focus
supports RAW formats
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX10
Street photography with Samsung NX300M
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX10
Sports photography with Samsung NX300M
52
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
73
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX10 Travel photography details
Samsung NX300M Travel photography details
63
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
megapixel count good (15MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
does not have selfie friendly display
67
boasts touch focus
MP count good (20MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX10 Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX300M Landscape photography advice
68
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
72
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3.3 inch)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX10 Vlogging features
Samsung NX300M Vlogging features
24
has face detection focus
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
33
touchscreen capability
offers face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone port
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Samsung NX10 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX10 and Samsung NX300M
 Samsung NX10Samsung NX300M
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX10 Samsung NX300M
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2010-04-07 2013-01-03
Body design 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 area 365.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4592 x 3056 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 15 247
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Samsung NX
Total lenses 32 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of display 614k dot 768k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 499g (1.10 pounds) 331g (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 All around score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 572 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 pictures 330 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $626 $699