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Samsung NX300 vs Sony G3

Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67
Samsung NX300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Samsung NX300 vs Sony G3 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
  • Superseded the Samsung NX210
  • Later Model is Samsung NX500
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony G3 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Samsung NX300 vs Sony G3, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX300 (20MP) and G3 (10MP) and the NX300 (APS-C) and G3 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX300 was brought out 4 years later than the G3 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the NX300 matches up vs the G3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Sony G3

 NX300 G3 
AnnouncedNovember 2013January 2009Fresher by 60 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Samsung NX300

 G3 NX300 
Display dimension3.5"3.3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k768kCrisper display (+153k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX300 and Sony G3

 NX300 G3 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung NX300 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX300 provides external dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony G3 has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX300 compared to the G3.

Samsung NX300 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NX300 and G3 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX300 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NX300 and G3.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX300 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX300 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer NX300 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX300 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX300
Portrait photography with Sony G3
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
26
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX300
Street photography with Sony G3
80
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300 Sports photography info
Sony G3 Sports photography info
73
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX300
Travel photography with Sony G3
67
provides focus by touch
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX300 Landscape photography highlights
Sony G3 Landscape photography highlights
72
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3.3 inch)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
36
has manual focus
lovely big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX300 Vlogging highlights
Sony G3 Vlogging highlights
33
has touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic jack
27
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic support
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300 and Sony G3
 Samsung NX300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-11-24 2009-01-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMe IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 247 9
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Available lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 768 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s -
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 240 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 331 gr (0.73 lbs) 185 gr (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 76 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 942 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $750 $200