Samsung NX1000 vs Sony H300
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony H300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
- Launched April 2012
- New Model is Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-875mm (F3-5.9) lens
- 590g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
- Launched February 2014
Samsung NX1000 vs Sony H300 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Samsung NX1000 vs Sony H300, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX1000 (20MP) and the H300 (20MP) is fairly close but the NX1000 (APS-C) and H300 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe NX1000 was released 22 months prior to the H300 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the NX1000 scores against the H300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung NX1000 vs Sony H300 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX1000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX1000 Gallery & Sony H300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Sony H300
NX1000 | H300 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Samsung NX1000
H300 | NX1000 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | April 2012 | Fresher by 22 months |
Common features in the Samsung NX1000 and Sony H300
NX1000 | H300 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Samsung NX1000 vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung NX1000 has got external measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony H300 has specifications of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).
Check out the Samsung NX1000 vs Sony H300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX1000 versus the H300.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX1000 and H300 is 90 and 63 respectively.
Samsung NX1000 vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1000 and H300.
As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The NX1000 contains the larger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field simpler. The older NX1000 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony H300 Specifications
Samsung NX1000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX1000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-04-19 | 2014-02-13 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz(R) |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 15 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-875mm (35.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3-5.9 |
Available lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 921k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 201k dots |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 8.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 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) | 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 222 gr (0.49 lb) | 590 gr (1.30 lb) |
Dimensions | 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 72 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 840 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 photos | 350 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BC1030 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $388 | $249 |