Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX300
83 Imaging
62 Features
73 Overall
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86 Imaging
63 Features
73 Overall
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Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
- Released April 2012
- Superseded the Samsung NX11
- Refreshed by Samsung NX30
(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
- Released November 2013
- Succeeded the Samsung NX210
- Replacement is Samsung NX500
Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX300 Overview
Here is a thorough review of the Samsung NX20 and Samsung NX300, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are offered by Samsung. The image resolution of the NX20 (20MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe NX20 was announced 19 months earlier than the NX300 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the NX20 scores vs the NX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX300 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX20 & Samsung NX300. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX20 Gallery & Samsung NX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Samsung NX300
NX20 | NX300 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Samsung NX20
NX300 | NX20 | |||
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Released | November 2013 | April 2012 | Fresher by 19 months | |
Screen sizing | 3.3" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 768k | 614k | Clearer screen (+154k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Samsung NX300
NX20 | NX300 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focus |
Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX20 comes with outer measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Samsung NX300 has dimensions 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 the Samsung NX20 and Samsung NX300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the NX20 against the NX300.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX20 and NX300 is 83 and 86 respectively.
Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX20 and NX300.
Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos but you have to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older NX20 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX300 Specifications
Samsung NX20 | Samsung NX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung NX20 | Samsung NX300 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2012-04-20 | 2013-11-24 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | DRIMe IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 15 | 247 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Samsung NX | Samsung NX |
Number of lenses | 32 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3.3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 614k dots | 768k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0fps | 9.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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 | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 341g (0.75 pounds) | 331g (0.73 pounds) |
Dimensions | 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 75 | 76 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.4 | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.9 | 12.7 |
DXO Low light rating | 785 | 942 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 images | 330 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP1130 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $1,100 | $750 |