Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung NX300

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX1000 and Samsung NX300. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX1000 Gallery and Samsung NX300 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.