Samsung NX300 vs Sony QX1
86 Imaging
63 Features
73 Overall
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90 Imaging
63 Features
48 Overall
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony QX1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Samsung NX300 vs Sony QX1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX300 & Sony Alpha QX1. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX300 Gallery & Sony QX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Sony QX1
NX300 | QX1 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3.3" | " | Bigger screen (+3.3") | |
Screen resolution | 768k | 0k | Crisper screen (+768k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Samsung NX300
QX1 | NX300 | |||
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Launched | September 2014 | November 2013 | Fresher by 9 months |
Common features in the Samsung NX300 and Sony QX1
NX300 | QX1 | |||
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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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NX300 and QX1 is 86 and 90 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony QX1 Specifications
Samsung NX300 | Sony Alpha QX1 | |
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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 |