Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung NX300
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Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung NX300 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Samsung NX210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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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).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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 resolution | 921k |  | 768k | Clearer screen (+153k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Samsung NX1000
| NX300 | NX1000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | November 2013 |  | April 2012 | Newer by 19 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen sizing | 3.3" |  | 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.
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.
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.
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Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung NX300 Specifications
| Samsung NX1000 | Samsung 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 |
