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Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX20 front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX300M Key Specs

Samsung NX20
(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
  • Announced April 2012
  • Replaced the Samsung NX11
  • Renewed by Samsung NX30
Samsung NX300M
(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
  • Announced January 2013
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Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX300M Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Samsung NX20 and Samsung NX300M, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are offered by Samsung. The image resolution of the NX20 (20MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX20 was launched 8 months before the NX300M so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the NX20 scores versus the NX300M when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Samsung NX300M

 NX20 NX300M 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Samsung NX20

 NX300M NX20 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013April 2012Fresher by 8 months
Screen sizing3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution768k614kSharper screen (+154k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Samsung NX300M

 NX20 NX300M 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX20 has outer dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the NX20 against the NX300M.

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX20 and NX300M is 83 and 86 respectively.

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX20 and NX300M.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you might want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The older NX20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX20 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Portrait photography camera
77
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
77
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX20 Street photography highlights
Samsung NX300M Street photography highlights
77
screen articulates
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than average in class (341g)
lack of image stabilization
80
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX20 Sports photography advice
Samsung NX300M Sports photography advice
61
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX20 Travel photography factors
Samsung NX300M Travel photography factors
77
lighter than average in class (341 grams)
good MP (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
lack of Timelapse mode
66
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX20
Landscape photography with Samsung NX300M
70
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
72
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3.3")
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX20 Vlogging information
Samsung NX300M Vlogging information
78
selfie friendly screen
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone port
lighter than average in class (341g)
lack of image stabilization
33
built-in touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone support
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Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX20 and Samsung NX300M
 Samsung NX20Samsung NX300M
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX20 Samsung NX300M
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2012-04-20 2013-01-03
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 15 247
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Samsung NX
Available lenses 32 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.3 inches
Screen resolution 614 thousand dots 768 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 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 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 785 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photos 330 photos
Battery style 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 1 1
Price at launch $1,100 $699