Samsung NX30 vs Samsung NX300M
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Samsung NX30 vs Samsung NX300M Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Samsung NX20
(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
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).
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Samsung NX30 vs Samsung NX300M Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX30 and Samsung NX300M. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX30 Gallery and Samsung NX300M Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Samsung NX300M
NX30 | NX300M | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | January 2013 | More modern by 13 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1036k | 768k | Crisper screen (+268k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Samsung NX30
NX300M | NX30 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.3" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Samsung NX30 and Samsung NX300M
NX30 | NX300M | |||
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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).
Contrast the Samsung NX30 and Samsung NX300M in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX30 and NX300M is 75 and 86 respectively.
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.
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Samsung NX30 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications
Samsung NX30 | Samsung NX300M | |
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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 |