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Samsung NX30 vs Sony A300

Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71
Samsung NX30 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 front
Portability
64
Imaging
49
Features
45
Overall
47

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A300 Key Specs

Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX20
Sony A300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 632g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Announced January 2008
  • Later Model is Sony A330
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony A300 Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Samsung NX30 versus Sony A300, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the NX30 (20MP) and A300 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX30 was launched 6 years later than the A300 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the NX30 scores vs the A300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Sony A300

 NX30 A300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2008Fresher by 73 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1036k230kClearer screen (+806k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Samsung NX30

 A300 NX30 

Common features in the Samsung NX30 and Sony A300

 NX30 A300 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX30 comes with outside measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Sony A300 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the NX30 against the A300.

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX30 and A300 is 75 and 64 respectively.

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A300 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX30 and A300.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung NX30 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher NX30 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A300 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A300 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX30 Portrait photography advice
Sony A300 Portrait photography advice
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
59
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX30 as a Street photography camera
Sony A300 as a Street photography camera
75
fully articulated screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
74
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX30 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A300 as a Sports photography camera
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
54
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX30 Travel photography features
Sony A300 Travel photography features
74
boasts touch focus
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
missing Timelapse recording
45
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX30 Landscape photography details
Sony A300 Landscape photography details
71
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
57
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.7")
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX30
Vlogging with Sony A300
75
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
includes face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
9
no video shooting
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony A300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX30 and Sony A300
 Samsung NX30Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX30 Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2014-01-03 2008-01-30
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMeIV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 247 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 32 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,036k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.66x 0.49x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 375g (0.83 pounds) 632g (1.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 77 64
DXO Color Depth score 23.5 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 11.4
DXO Low light score 1014 538
Other
Battery life 360 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1410 -
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC Compact Flash
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $699 $0