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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony H300

Portability
89 Imaging
63 Features
68 Overall
65
Samsung NX2000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63 Imaging
45 Features
37 Overall
41

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony H300 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
  • Launched November 2013
  • Superseded the Samsung NX1100
  • Successor is Samsung NX3000
Sony H300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3-5.9) lens
  • 590g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Released February 2014
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony H300 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Samsung NX2000 vs Sony H300, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX2000 (20MP) and the H300 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the NX2000 (APS-C) and H300 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The NX2000 was unveiled 2 months prior to the H300 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the NX2000 matches up vs the H300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony H300

		

		

			
 NX2000 H300 
Focus manually  Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1152k460kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Samsung NX2000

		

		

			
 H300 NX2000 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony H300

		

		

			
 NX2000 H300 
ReleasedNovember 2013February 2014Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX2000 has got exterior dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony H300 has sizing of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung NX2000 vs Sony H300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the NX2000 and the H300.
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony H300 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX2000 and H300 is 89 and 63 respectively.
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The picture below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NX2000 and H300.
To sum up, both the cameras have the same megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The NX2000 has got the larger sensor which should make achieving bokeh simpler.
	
			Samsung NX2000 vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Samsung NX2000 vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography information
Sony H300 Portrait photography information
77
 manual focus
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 supports face detect autofocus
 saves RAW formats
40
 good MP (20 megapixels)
 supports face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Samsung NX2000 Street photography highlights
Sony H300 Street photography highlights
77
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 supports focus by touch
 lighter than average in class (228 grams)
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 screen does not articulate
 no image stabilization
43
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 heavier than competitors in class (590g)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Samsung NX2000
Sports photography with Sony H300
61
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 supports tracking focus
 no image stabilization
 lack of phase detect autofocus
50
 excellent zoom range (25-875mm  35.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (20 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 good battery (350 per charge)
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Samsung NX2000 Travel photography highlights
Sony H300 Travel photography highlights
72
 lighter than average in class (228g)
 supports focus by touch
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 lack of Timelapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
56
 good battery (350 per charge)
 good MP (20MP)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 long reach (875mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competitors in class (590 grams)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison
Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography highlights
Sony H300 Landscape photography highlights
72
 manual focus
 change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
 lovely big screen (3.7")
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 saves RAW formats
 no image stabilization
 lack of Timelapse function
47
 relatively wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (20MP)
 good battery (350 per charge)
 lack of manual focus
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Samsung NX2000
Vlogging with Sony H300
35
 touchscreen capability
 supports face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than average in class (228g)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 lack of microphone port
24
 relatively wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focus
 sluggish max aperture (f3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of mic port
 heavier than competitors in class (590g)
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony H300 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX2000 and Sony H300
 Samsung NX2000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX2000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-11-30 2014-02-13
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz(R)
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 21 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-875mm (35.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3-5.9
Available lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,152k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dot
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash 8.80 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs -
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) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 228 grams (0.50 pounds) 590 grams (1.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 908 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 pictures 350 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 -
Self timer - Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $599 $249