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Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX300

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX200 front
 
Samsung NX300 front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX300 Key Specs

Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Replaced the Samsung NX100
  • Successor is Samsung NX210
Samsung NX300
(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
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Superseded the Samsung NX210
  • Replacement is Samsung NX500
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Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX300 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Samsung NX200 versus Samsung NX300, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both sold by Samsung. The image resolution of the NX200 (20MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX200 was launched 21 months earlier than the NX300 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the NX200 matches up versus the NX300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Samsung NX300

 NX200 NX300 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Samsung NX200

 NX300 NX200 
RevealedNovember 2013February 2012Newer by 21 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution768k614kSharper screen (+154k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Samsung NX300

 NX200 NX300 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX200 offers external measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung NX300 has specifications of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX200 versus Samsung NX300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the NX200 vs the NX300.

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NX200 and NX300 is 90 and 86 respectively.

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX300 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX200 and NX300.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photographs though you would want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged NX200 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX300 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX200
Portrait photography with Samsung NX300
77
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
77
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX200 Street photography advice
Samsung NX300 Street photography advice
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors (223g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
has touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX200 Sports photography factors
Samsung NX300 Sports photography factors
56
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX200 Travel photography details
Samsung NX300 Travel photography details
68
lighter than competitors (223 grams)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
67
has touch focus
good MP (20MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX200 Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX300 Landscape photography factors
71
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
72
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inch)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX300 as a Vlogging camera
34
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (223g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing mic jack
33
touch screen
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone support
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Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Samsung NX300
 Samsung NX200Samsung NX300
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX200 Samsung NX300
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2012-02-28 2013-11-24
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 15 247
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Samsung NX
Total lenses 32 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3.3"
Resolution of display 614 thousand dots 768 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
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), 1280 x 720 (60 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
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223g (0.49 lbs) 331g (0.73 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 69 76
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score 12.6 12.7
DXO Low light score 618 942
Other
Battery life 330 images 330 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC1030 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
Price at launch $818 $750