Samsung NX30 vs Sony A300
75 Imaging
63 Features
85 Overall
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64 Imaging
49 Features
45 Overall
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony A300 Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Samsung NX30 vs Sony A300 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX30 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX30 Gallery & Sony A300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Sony A300
NX30 | A300 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | January 2008 | Fresher by 73 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1036k | 230k | Clearer screen (+806k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Samsung NX30
A300 | NX30 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX30 and Sony A300
NX30 | A300 | |||
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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).
Compare the Samsung NX30 versus Sony A300 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX30 and A300 is 75 and 64 respectively.
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.
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony A300 Specifications
Samsung NX30 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 | |
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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 |