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Samsung NX20 vs Sony A300

Portability
83
Imaging
61
Features
73
Overall
65
Samsung NX20 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 front
Portability
64
Imaging
49
Features
45
Overall
47

Samsung NX20 vs Sony A300 Key Specs

Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Revealed April 2012
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX11
  • Updated by Samsung NX30
Sony A300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 632g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Launched January 2008
  • Replacement is Sony A330
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony A300 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Samsung NX20 vs Sony A300, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and A300 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX20 was announced 4 years after the A300 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the NX20 scores versus the A300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Sony A300

 NX20 A300 
LaunchedApril 2012January 2008More modern by 52 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Samsung NX20

 A300 NX20 

Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Sony A300

 NX20 A300 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Touch screen No Touch screen

Samsung NX20 vs Sony A300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung NX20 provides physical dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Sony A300 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Check out the Samsung NX20 vs Sony A300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the NX20 compared to the A300.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony A300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NX20 and A300 is 83 and 64 respectively.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony A300 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Sony A300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX20 and A300.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung NX20 to deliver more detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent NX20 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony A300 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Sony A300 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX20 vs Sony A300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX20 Portrait photography information
Sony A300 Portrait photography information
76
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW formats
59
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
low MP (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX20 Street photography information
Sony A300 Street photography information
77
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average in class (341 grams)
lack of image stabilization
74
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX20 Sports photography advice
Sony A300 Sports photography advice
60
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
54
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX20 Travel photography information
Sony A300 Travel photography information
77
lighter than average in class (341 grams)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
no Time Lapse recording
45
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX20 Landscape photography features
Sony A300 Landscape photography features
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3")
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
57
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.7")
low MP (10MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX20 Vlogging highlights
Sony A300 Vlogging highlights
78
selfie friendly screen
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic jack
lighter than average in class (341 grams)
lack of image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony A300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX20 and Sony A300
 Samsung NX20Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX20 Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2012-04-20 2008-01-30
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 32 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 614k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.49x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 11.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum 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) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 341 gr (0.75 pounds) 632 gr (1.39 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 75 64
DXO Color Depth score 23.4 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score 12.9 11.4
DXO Low light score 785 538
Other
Battery life 360 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $1,100 $0