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Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX300

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1100 front
 
Samsung NX300 front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX300 Key Specs

Samsung NX1100
(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
  • Released April 2013
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX1000
  • Renewed by Samsung NX2000
Samsung NX300
(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
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX210
  • Updated by Samsung NX500
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Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX300 Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX300, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both are built by Samsung. The image resolution of the NX1100 (20MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX1100 was introduced 7 months earlier than the NX300 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the NX1100 scores against the NX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Samsung NX300

 NX1100 NX300 
Screen resolution921k768kClearer screen (+153k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Samsung NX1100

 NX300 NX1100 
IntroducedNovember 2013April 2013More recent by 7 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Samsung NX300

 NX1100 NX300 
Focus manually More precise focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX1100 provides external dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung NX300 has measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the NX1100 against the NX300.

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX300 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX1100 and NX300 is 90 and 86 respectively.

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX300 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The graphic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1100 and NX300.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of files but you should really factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older NX1100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX300 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Portrait photography details
Samsung NX300 Portrait photography details
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
77
manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Street photography details
Samsung NX300 Street photography details
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average (222 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
80
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX1100
Sports photography with Samsung NX300
56
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
73
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Travel photography info
Samsung NX300 Travel photography info
68
lighter than average (222g)
good resolution (20MP)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
67
supports focus via touch
MP count decent (20MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX300 Landscape photography advice
71
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
72
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3.3 inch)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Vlogging information
Samsung NX300 Vlogging information
34
comes with face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (222 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external microphone jack
33
touchscreen capability
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have external mic jack
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Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1100 and Samsung NX300
 Samsung NX1100Samsung NX300
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX1100 Samsung NX300
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2013-04-11 2013-11-24
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 15 247
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 32 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dot 768k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s 1/180s
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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data 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 222g (0.49 lb) 331g (0.73 lb)
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 73 76
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 12.7
DXO Low light score 852 942
Other
Battery life 320 pictures 330 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC1030 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $600 $750