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Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1100 front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX300M Key Specs

Samsung NX1100
(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
Samsung NX300M
(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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Samsung NX300M

 NX1100 NX300M 
Screen resolution921k768kCrisper screen (+153k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Samsung NX1100

 NX300M NX1100 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Samsung NX300M

 NX1100 NX300M 
LaunchedApril 2013January 2013Similar 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NX1100 and NX300M is 90 and 86 respectively.

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Portrait photography features
Samsung NX300M Portrait photography features
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
77
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Street photography factors
Samsung NX300M Street photography factors
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (222g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch to focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Sports photography information
Samsung NX300M Sports photography information
56
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Travel photography advice
Samsung NX300M Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competition in class (222g)
MP count good (20MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
66
includes touch to focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1100 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Landscape photography camera
71
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
72
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3.3 inches)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX300M Vlogging highlights
34
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic socket
33
touch screen
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic port
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Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1100 and Samsung NX300M
 Samsung NX1100Samsung NX300M
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