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Samsung NX300 vs Samsung NX3000

Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67
Samsung NX300 front
 
Samsung NX3000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
64
Features
62
Overall
63

Samsung NX300 vs Samsung NX3000 Key Specs

Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX210
  • Successor is Samsung NX500
Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
  • Revealed May 2014
  • Old Model is Samsung NX2000
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Samsung NX300 vs Samsung NX3000 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Samsung NX300 and Samsung NX3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are built by Samsung. The resolution of the NX300 (20MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX300 was introduced 6 months prior to the NX3000 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the NX300 grades against the NX3000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Samsung NX3000

 NX300 NX3000 
Display dimension3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution768k461kSharper display (+307k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Samsung NX300

 NX3000 NX300 

Common features in the Samsung NX300 and Samsung NX3000

 NX300 NX3000 
RevealedNovember 2013May 2014Similar generation
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung NX300 vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX300 comes with external dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Samsung NX3000 has measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX300 and Samsung NX3000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the NX300 vs the NX3000.

Samsung NX300 vs Samsung NX3000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX300 and NX3000 is 86 and 89 respectively.

Samsung NX300 vs Samsung NX3000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The picture below will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX300 and NX3000.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of pictures but you should consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Samsung NX300 vs Samsung NX3000 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX300
Portrait photography with Samsung NX3000
77
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
78
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX300 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX3000 as a Street photography camera
80
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
has focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
81
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors (230 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX300
Sports photography with Samsung NX3000
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
57
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX300 Travel photography info
Samsung NX3000 Travel photography info
67
has focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
68
lighter than competitors (230 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX300 Landscape photography features
Samsung NX3000 Landscape photography features
72
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3.3")
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
73
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX300 Vlogging details
Samsung NX3000 Vlogging details
33
touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic port
34
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (230g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone port
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Samsung NX300 vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300 and Samsung NX3000
 Samsung NX300Samsung NX3000
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX300 Samsung NX3000
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-11-24 2014-05-26
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMe IV -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 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 images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 247 35
Cross type focus points - 1
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Samsung NX
Available lenses 32 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3.3" 3"
Resolution of screen 768 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 331 grams (0.73 pounds) 230 grams (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 76 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 942 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos 370 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 B740
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $750 $897