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Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1000 front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung NX300M 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
  • Launched April 2012
  • Renewed by Samsung NX1100
Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung NX300M Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Samsung NX1000 versus Samsung NX300M, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and they are both offered by Samsung. The image resolution of the NX1000 (20MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX1000 was brought out 8 months before the NX300M which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the NX1000 scores against the NX300M in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Samsung NX300M

 NX1000 NX300M 
Display resolution921k768kClearer display (+153k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Samsung NX1000

 NX300M NX1000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013April 2012More recent by 8 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX1000 and Samsung NX300M

 NX1000 NX300M 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1000 provides outside dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung NX300M has dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX1000 versus Samsung NX300M in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the NX1000 and the NX300M.

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX1000 and NX300M is 90 and 86 respectively.

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The photograph here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1000 and NX300M.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you should always factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older NX1000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Portrait photography details
Samsung NX300M Portrait photography details
77
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
77
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Street photography details
Samsung NX300M Street photography details
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (222g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
80
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
features focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Sports photography information
Samsung NX300M Sports photography information
56
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Travel photography features
Samsung NX300M Travel photography features
68
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
66
features focus by touch
good MP (20 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX300M Landscape photography advice
71
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
72
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3.3 inch)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Vlogging factors
Samsung NX300M Vlogging factors
34
includes face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (222g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone support
33
has touchscreen
has face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no mic jack
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Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1000 and Samsung NX300M
 Samsung NX1000Samsung NX300M
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX1000 Samsung NX300M
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2012-04-19 2013-01-03
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 15 247
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Samsung NX
Total lenses 32 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3.3"
Display resolution 921k dot 768k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lbs) 331 gr (0.73 lbs)
Physical 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 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 840 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 images 330 images
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
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $388 $699