Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX300M
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73 Overall
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62 Features
73 Overall
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Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX300M 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
- Announced April 2012
- Replaced the Samsung NX11
- Renewed by Samsung NX30
(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
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).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX300M Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX20 and Samsung NX300M. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX20 Gallery and Samsung NX300M Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Samsung NX300M
NX20 | NX300M | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Samsung NX20
NX300M | NX20 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | April 2012 | Fresher by 8 months | |
Screen sizing | 3.3" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 768k | 614k | Sharper screen (+154k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Samsung NX300M
NX20 | NX300M | |||
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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).
Analyze the Samsung NX20 and Samsung NX300M in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX20 and NX300M is 83 and 86 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Samsung NX20 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications
Samsung NX20 | Samsung NX300M | |
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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 |