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Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65
Samsung NX2000 front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX300M Key Specs

Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX1100
  • Replacement is Samsung NX3000
Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX300M Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Samsung NX2000 and Samsung NX300M, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both are created by Samsung. The image resolution of the NX2000 (20MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX2000 was unveiled 12 months later than the NX300M which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the NX2000 grades against the NX300M in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Samsung NX300M

 NX2000 NX300M 
RevealedNovember 2013January 2013More recent by 12 months
Display dimensions3.7"3.3"Larger display (+0.4")
Display resolution1152k768kSharper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Samsung NX2000

 NX300M NX2000 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Samsung NX300M

 NX2000 NX300M 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX2000 features exterior measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Samsung NX300M has proportions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the NX2000 vs the NX300M.

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX2000 and NX300M is 89 and 86 respectively.

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX2000 and NX300M.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you should really consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer NX2000 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography details
Samsung NX300M Portrait photography details
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
77
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Street photography advice
Samsung NX300M Street photography advice
77
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
provides focus via touch
lighter than average in class (228 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
80
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Sports photography camera
61
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Travel photography advice
Samsung NX300M Travel photography advice
72
lighter than average in class (228 grams)
provides focus via touch
MP count good (20MP)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
66
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography features
Samsung NX300M Landscape photography features
72
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
big screen (3.7 inch)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
72
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3.3")
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Vlogging details
Samsung NX300M Vlogging details
35
touchscreen functionality
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (228 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no mic support
33
touchscreen enabled
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have external microphone support
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Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX2000 and Samsung NX300M
 Samsung NX2000Samsung NX300M
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX2000 Samsung NX300M
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2013-11-30 2013-01-03
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 21 247
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 32 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3.7" 3.3"
Screen resolution 1,152k dots 768k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 data 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 228 gr (0.50 lb) 331 gr (0.73 lb)
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 Overall score 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 908 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 shots 330 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 BP1130
Self timer - Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $599 $699