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Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX300

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65
Samsung NX2000 front
 
Samsung NX300 front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX300 Key Specs

Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX1100
  • Later Model is Samsung NX3000
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
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX210
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX500
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Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX300 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Samsung NX2000 and Samsung NX300, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both are designed by Samsung. The image resolution of the NX2000 (20MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX2000 was manufactured at a similar time to the NX300 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the NX2000 matches up against the NX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Samsung NX300

 NX2000 NX300 
Screen dimensions3.7"3.3"Bigger screen (+0.4")
Screen resolution1152k768kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Samsung NX2000

 NX300 NX2000 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Samsung NX300

 NX2000 NX300 
IntroducedNovember 2013November 2013Same age
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung NX2000 comes with outside dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Samsung NX300 has specifications of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX2000 and Samsung NX300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the NX2000 versus the NX300.

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX2000 and NX300 is 89 and 86 respectively.

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX300 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The picture here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX2000 and NX300.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photos however you may want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX300 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX300 Portrait photography factors
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Street photography features
Samsung NX300 Street photography features
77
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (228 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
80
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Sports photography factors
Samsung NX300 Sports photography factors
61
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX2000
Travel photography with Samsung NX300
72
lighter than competition in class (228g)
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
no Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
67
comes with touch focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography info
Samsung NX300 Landscape photography info
72
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
very good size screen (3.7 inch)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
72
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3.3")
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX2000
Vlogging with Samsung NX300
35
touch screen
comes with face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (228 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
no external mic jack
33
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no mic port
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Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX2000 and Samsung NX300
 Samsung NX2000Samsung NX300
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX2000 Samsung NX300
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-11-30 2013-11-24
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 21 247
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Samsung NX
Available lenses 32 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3.7 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of display 1,152 thousand dot 768 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs 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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 228 grams (0.50 lbs) 331 grams (0.73 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 75 76
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 12.7
DXO Low light rating 908 942
Other
Battery life 340 pictures 330 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 BP1130
Self timer - Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $599 $750