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Samsung NX30 vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71
Samsung NX30 front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung NX300M Key Specs

Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Superseded the Samsung NX20
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
  • Announced January 2013
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Samsung NX30 vs Samsung NX300M Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Samsung NX30 and Samsung NX300M, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the NX30 (20MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX30 was revealed 13 months after the NX300M which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the NX30 matches up versus the NX300M in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Samsung NX300M

 NX30 NX300M 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2013More modern by 13 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1036k768kCrisper screen (+268k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Samsung NX30

 NX300M NX30 
Screen dimensions3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung NX30 and Samsung NX300M

 NX30 NX300M 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX30 has got outside dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Samsung NX300M has measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the NX30 and the NX300M.

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX30 and NX300M is 75 and 86 respectively.

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The pic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX30 and NX300M.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of images although you may want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher NX30 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX30 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX300M Portrait photography info
77
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX30 Street photography details
Samsung NX300M Street photography details
75
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
80
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX30 Sports photography factors
Samsung NX300M Sports photography factors
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX30 Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX300M Travel photography highlights
74
boasts touch to focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse recording
66
boasts focus by touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX30 Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX300M Landscape photography factors
71
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
72
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3.3 inches)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX30 Vlogging factors
Samsung NX300M Vlogging factors
75
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
features face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone support
no image stabilization
33
touchscreen
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
no external mic jack
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Samsung NX30 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX30 and Samsung NX300M
 Samsung NX30Samsung NX300M
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX30 Samsung NX300M
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2014-01-03 2013-01-03
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMeIV 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 20MP 20MP
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
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 247 247
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 32 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3.3 inch
Display resolution 1,036k dot 768k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology AMOLED Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.66x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 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 input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 375 gr (0.83 lbs) 331 gr (0.73 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 77 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1014 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photographs 330 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1410 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $699 $699