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Samsung NX300 vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67
Samsung NX300 front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Samsung NX300 vs Samsung NX300M 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
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Older Model is Samsung NX210
  • New Model is Samsung NX500
Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Samsung NX300 vs Samsung NX300M Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Samsung NX300 and Samsung NX300M, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the NX300 (20MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX300 was unveiled 11 months later than the NX300M which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the NX300 grades against the NX300M in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Samsung NX300M

 NX300 NX300M 
IntroducedNovember 2013January 2013Fresher by 11 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Samsung NX300

 NX300M NX300 

Common features in the Samsung NX300 and Samsung NX300M

 NX300 NX300M 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3.3"3.3"Identical display size
Display resolution768k768kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung NX300 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX300 features physical measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300M has dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the NX300 compared to the NX300M.

Samsung NX300 vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NX300 and NX300M is 86 and 86 respectively.

Samsung NX300 vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The graphic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX300 and NX300M.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures although you need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern NX300 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX300 vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX300
Portrait photography with Samsung NX300M
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW files
77
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX300 Street photography features
Samsung NX300M Street photography features
80
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
supports focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
includes touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX300
Sports photography with Samsung NX300M
73
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX300 Travel photography info
Samsung NX300M Travel photography info
67
supports focus by touch
good resolution (20MP)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
66
includes touch focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX300 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX300M Landscape photography highlights
72
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3.3")
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
72
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3.3")
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX300 Vlogging advice
Samsung NX300M Vlogging advice
33
touchscreen
comes with face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing mic jack
33
has touchscreen
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic jack
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Samsung NX300 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300 and Samsung NX300M
 Samsung NX300Samsung NX300M
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX300 Samsung NX300M
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-11-24 2013-01-03
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMe IV 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 surface area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
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 photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 247 247
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 32 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3.3 inch 3.3 inch
Screen resolution 768 thousand dot 768 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 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 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 Optional Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 331 gr (0.73 lb) 331 gr (0.73 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
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 shots 330 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $750 $699