Samsung NX300 vs Samsung NX3000
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![Samsung NX300 front Samsung NX300 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Samsung_NX300M_7.jpg)
![Samsung NX3000 front Samsung NX3000 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-NX3000/Samsung-NX3000-front.jpg)
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63 Features
62 Overall
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Samsung NX300 vs Samsung NX3000 Key Specs
(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
(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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Samsung NX300 vs Samsung NX3000 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX300 and Samsung NX3000. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX300 Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Samsung NX3000
NX300 | NX3000 | |||
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Display dimension | 3.3" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 768k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper display (+307k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Samsung NX300
NX3000 | NX300 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX300 and Samsung NX3000
NX300 | NX3000 | |||
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Revealed | November 2013 | ![]() | May 2014 | Similar generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Samsung NX300 vs Samsung NX3000 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-NX300-vs-Samsung-NX3000-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-NX300-vs-Samsung-NX3000-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Samsung-NX300-vs-Samsung-NX3000-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Samsung NX300 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and ViewFinder
![Samsung NX300 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Samsung NX300 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-NX300-vs-Samsung-NX3000-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Samsung NX300 vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications
Samsung NX300 | Samsung NX3000 | |
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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 |