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Samsung NX11 vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX11 front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung NX300M Key Specs

Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Announced December 2010
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX10
  • Renewed by Samsung NX20
Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Samsung NX11 vs Samsung NX300M Overview

Here, we are comparing the Samsung NX11 versus Samsung NX300M, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both designed by Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX11 (15MP) and NX300M (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX11 was revealed 24 months before the NX300M making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the NX11 grades vs the NX300M for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Samsung NX300M

 NX11 NX300M 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Samsung NX11

 NX300M NX11 
LaunchedJanuary 2013December 2010Fresher by 24 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution768k614kClearer display (+154k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Samsung NX300M

 NX11 NX300M 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX11 enjoys physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Samsung NX300M has measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX11 versus Samsung NX300M in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the NX11 compared to the NX300M.

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NX11 and NX300M is 80 and 86 respectively.

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX11 and NX300M.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung NX300M to offer you extra detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older NX11 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX11 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Portrait photography camera
73
has manual focus
good MP (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX11 Street photography information
Samsung NX300M Street photography information
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (499g)
80
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX11 Sports photography features
Samsung NX300M Sports photography features
52
good MP (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great battery power (400 CIPA)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX11
Travel photography with Samsung NX300M
63
great battery power (400 shots)
good MP (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (499g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
66
offers focus by touch
good resolution (20MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX11 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX300M Landscape photography details
68
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good MP (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
great battery power (400 CIPA)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
72
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3.3 inch)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX11 Vlogging details
Samsung NX300M Vlogging details
24
comes with face detect focusing
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
more heavy than others in class (499g)
33
screen is touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing mic port
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Samsung NX11 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX11 and Samsung NX300M
 Samsung NX11Samsung NX300M
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX11 Samsung NX300M
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2010-12-28 2013-01-03
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIM Engine DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3056 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 15 247
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Samsung NX
Total lenses 32 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of display 614 thousand dot 768 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 11.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes 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
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 499g (1.10 pounds) 331g (0.73 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 553 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photographs 330 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $626 $699