Samsung NX300 vs Sony RX1R II
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony RX1R II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Introduced November 2013
- Succeeded the Samsung NX210
- Replacement is Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 50 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0) lens
- 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
- Released October 2015
- Older Model is Sony RX1R
Samsung NX300 vs Sony RX1R II Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Samsung NX300 versus Sony RX1R II, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the NX300 (20MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the NX300 (APS-C) and RX1R II (Full frame) come with different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe NX300 was released 22 months before the RX1R II making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the NX300 scores against the RX1R II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung NX300 vs Sony RX1R II Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX300 Gallery & Sony RX1R II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Sony RX1R II
NX300 | RX1R II | |||
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Display dimension | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Samsung NX300
RX1R II | NX300 | |||
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Released | October 2015 | November 2013 | Fresher by 22 months | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 768k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX300 and Sony RX1R II
NX300 | RX1R II | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Samsung NX300 vs Sony RX1R II Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX300 features external dimensions 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 RX1R II has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung NX300 versus Sony RX1R II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the NX300 versus the RX1R II.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the NX300 and RX1R II is 86 and 78 respectively.
Samsung NX300 vs Sony RX1R II Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX300 and RX1R II.
Plainly, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX300 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sony RX1R II will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 22MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The older NX300 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony RX1R II Specifications
Samsung NX300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-11-24 | 2015-10-13 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DRIMe IV | BIONZ X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 42 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 7952 x 5304 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 102400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 247 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 35mm (1x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.0 |
Macro focus range | - | 14cm |
Amount of lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3.3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 768k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/6000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 331 gr (0.73 lbs) | 507 gr (1.12 lbs) |
Dimensions | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 76 | 97 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.6 | 25.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.7 | 13.9 |
DXO Low light score | 942 | 3204 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photographs | 220 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP1130 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2,5, 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $750 | $3,300 |