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Samsung NX300 vs Sony RX100 II

Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67
Samsung NX300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II front
Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
74
Overall
60

Samsung NX300 vs Sony RX100 II Key Specs

Samsung NX300
(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
  • Released November 2013
  • Old Model is Samsung NX210
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX500
Sony RX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Older Model is Sony RX100
  • Successor is Sony RX100 III
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony RX100 II Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Samsung NX300 versus Sony RX100 II, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX300 (20MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is fairly comparable but the NX300 (APS-C) and RX100 II (1") use different sensor size.

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The NX300 was launched 5 months later than the RX100 II which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the NX300 matches up against the RX100 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Sony RX100 II

 NX300 RX100 II 
Display dimension3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Samsung NX300

 RX100 II NX300 
Display resolution1229k768kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX300 and Sony RX100 II

 NX300 RX100 II 
IntroducedNovember 2013June 2013Same age
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung NX300 vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX300 has got external dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 II has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX300 versus Sony RX100 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the NX300 and the RX100 II.

Samsung NX300 vs Sony RX100 II size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX300 and RX100 II is 86 and 89 respectively.

Samsung NX300 vs Sony RX100 II top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX300 and RX100 II.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The NX300 contains the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult.

Samsung NX300 vs Sony RX100 II sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Sony RX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300 vs Sony RX100 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300 Portrait photography information
Sony RX100 II Portrait photography information
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
70
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX300
Street photography with Sony RX100 II
80
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
offers focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
85
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
lighter than average (281g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300 Sports photography factors
Sony RX100 II Sports photography factors
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
includes tracking autofocus
good battery (350 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX300 Travel photography info
Sony RX100 II Travel photography info
67
offers focus by touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
80
good battery (350 CIPA)
lighter than average (281 grams)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX300 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX100 II as a Landscape photography camera
72
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3.3")
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
74
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
good battery (350 shots)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX300 as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX100 II as a Vlogging camera
33
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have mic jack
37
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (281 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony RX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300 and Sony RX100 II
 Samsung NX300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Released 2013-11-24 2013-06-27
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIMe IV -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 247 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-100mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture - f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3.3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 768 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W))
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs 1/2000 secs
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 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 331 grams (0.73 lbs) 281 grams (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 76 67
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 12.4
DXO Low light score 942 483
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 350 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $750 $598