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Samsung NX300 vs Sony QX1

Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67
Samsung NX300 front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57

Samsung NX300 vs Sony QX1 Key Specs

Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX210
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX500
Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Launched September 2014
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony QX1 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Samsung NX300 vs Sony QX1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Lens-style by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX300 (20MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX300 was manufactured 9 months before the QX1 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the NX300 grades vs the QX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Sony QX1

 NX300 QX1 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.3""Bigger screen (+3.3")
Screen resolution768k0kCrisper screen (+768k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Samsung NX300

 QX1 NX300 
LaunchedSeptember 2014November 2013Fresher by 9 months

Common features in the Samsung NX300 and Sony QX1

 NX300 QX1 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung NX300 vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX300 enjoys external measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony QX1 has proportions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX300 vs Sony QX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the NX300 compared to the QX1.

Samsung NX300 vs Sony QX1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NX300 and QX1 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Samsung NX300 vs Sony QX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX300 and QX1.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of images however you should always take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older NX300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX300 vs Sony QX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Sony QX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300 vs Sony QX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300 Portrait photography details
Sony QX1 Portrait photography details
77
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW formats
66
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
no manual control
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX300 as a Street photography camera
Sony QX1 as a Street photography camera
80
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
69
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than average in class (216 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300 Sports photography info
Sony QX1 Sports photography info
73
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
56
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery power (440 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX300 Travel photography info
Sony QX1 Travel photography info
67
comes with touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
71
better than average battery power (440 per charge)
boasts focus via touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (216g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX300 Landscape photography factors
Sony QX1 Landscape photography factors
72
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3.3")
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
64
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (440 shots)
screen is small (")
no manual control
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX300
Vlogging with Sony QX1
33
touchscreen
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
32
touchscreen capability
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than average in class (216g)
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony QX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300 and Sony QX1
 Samsung NX300Sony Alpha QX1
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX300 Sony Alpha QX1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Lens-style
Released 2013-11-24 2014-09-03
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Lens-style
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMe IV Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 25600 16000
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 247 25
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Sony E
Amount of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.6
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.3 inches -
Screen resolution 768 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
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 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 331 gr (0.73 pounds) 216 gr (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1")
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 440 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots One One
Launch cost $750 $500