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Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung NX300

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1000 front
 
Samsung NX300 front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung NX300 Key Specs

Samsung NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Announced April 2012
  • Successor is Samsung NX1100
Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Superseded the Samsung NX210
  • Updated by Samsung NX500
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Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung NX300 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Samsung NX1000 and Samsung NX300, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both of them are built by Samsung. The resolution of the NX1000 (20MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX1000 was brought out 19 months prior to the NX300 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the NX1000 grades against the NX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Samsung NX300

 NX1000 NX300 
Screen resolution921k768kClearer screen (+153k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Samsung NX1000

 NX300 NX1000 
ReleasedNovember 2013April 2012Newer by 19 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX1000 and Samsung NX300

 NX1000 NX300 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX1000 offers exterior dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung NX300 has sizing of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

See the Samsung NX1000 and Samsung NX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the NX1000 versus the NX300.

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung NX300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX1000 and NX300 is 90 and 86 respectively.

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung NX300 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The pic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1000 and NX300.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos however you should always take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged NX1000 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung NX300 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX1000
Portrait photography with Samsung NX300
77
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Street photography highlights
Samsung NX300 Street photography highlights
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors (222g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
80
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Sports photography info
Samsung NX300 Sports photography info
56
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
73
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Travel photography information
Samsung NX300 Travel photography information
68
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
67
supports focus by touch
good megapixels (20MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX300 Landscape photography advice
71
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
72
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3.3 inch)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX300 Vlogging highlights
34
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (222g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
33
touchscreen functionality
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of microphone support
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Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung NX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1000 and Samsung NX300
 Samsung NX1000Samsung NX300
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX1000 Samsung NX300
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2012-04-19 2013-11-24
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
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
Available lenses 32 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3.3 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 768 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 grams (0.49 pounds) 331 grams (0.73 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 72 76
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 12.7
DXO Low light score 840 942
Other
Battery life 320 pictures 330 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC1030 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $388 $750