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Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX200 front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX300M Key Specs

Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX100
  • Successor is Samsung NX210
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
  • Revealed January 2013
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Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX300M Overview

Here is a complete review of the Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX300M, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both of them are sold by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the NX200 (20MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX200 was manufactured 10 months before the NX300M so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the NX200 matches up against the NX300M in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Samsung NX300M

 NX200 NX300M 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Samsung NX200

 NX300M NX200 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2012Fresher by 10 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution768k614kCrisper screen (+154k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Samsung NX300M

 NX200 NX300M 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX200 comes with exterior measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung NX300M 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the NX200 vs the NX300M.

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX200 and NX300M is 90 and 86 respectively.

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The visual here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX200 and NX300M.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you will want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older NX200 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX200 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX300M Portrait photography highlights
77
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
77
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Street photography camera
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (223 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
80
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
features focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX200 Sports photography advice
Samsung NX300M Sports photography advice
56
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
73
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX200 Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX300M Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competition (223g)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
67
features focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX200
Landscape photography with Samsung NX300M
71
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
72
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3.3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX200
Vlogging with Samsung NX300M
34
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (223 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone port
33
touch screen
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic port
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Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Samsung NX300M
 Samsung NX200Samsung NX300M
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX200 Samsung NX300M
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-02-28 2013-01-03
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor 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
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 15 247
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Samsung NX
Total lenses 32 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3.3"
Screen resolution 614 thousand dot 768 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds -
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), 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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223 gr (0.49 lbs) 331 gr (0.73 lbs)
Physical 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 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 618 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots 330 shots
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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $818 $699