Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX300M
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Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX300M 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 2013
- Earlier Model is Samsung NX1000
- Updated by Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Launched January 2013
Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX300M Overview
Let's look closer at the Samsung NX1100 and Samsung NX300M, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both are offered by Samsung. The image resolution of the NX1100 (20MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (APS-C).
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe NX1100 was revealed 4 months later than the NX300M which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the NX1100 grades against the NX300M in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX300M Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX1100 & Samsung NX300M. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX1100 Gallery & Samsung NX300M Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Samsung NX300M
NX1100 | NX300M | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | 768k | Crisper screen (+153k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Samsung NX1100
NX300M | NX1100 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3.3" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Samsung NX300M
NX1100 | NX300M | |||
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Launched | April 2013 | January 2013 | Similar age | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX1100 offers external 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 proportions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).
Check out the Samsung NX1100 and Samsung NX300M in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the NX1100 vs the NX300M.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NX1100 and NX300M is 90 and 86 respectively.
Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1100 and NX300M.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos although you should really factor the launch date of the products into consideration.
Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications
Samsung NX1100 | Samsung NX300M | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung NX1100 | Samsung NX300M |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2013-04-11 | 2013-01-03 |
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 area | 369.0mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 20MP |
Anti alias 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 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 15 | 247 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Samsung NX | Samsung NX |
Amount of lenses | 32 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3.3 inches |
Resolution of display | 921k dot | 768k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | 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 speed | 8.0 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
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 rating | 73 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 852 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 shots | 330 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BC1030 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $600 | $699 |