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Samsung NX300 vs Sony RX1R II

Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67
Samsung NX300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
65
Overall
71

Samsung NX300 vs Sony RX1R II Key Specs

Samsung NX300
(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
Sony RX1R II
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Sony RX1R II

 NX300 RX1R II 
Display dimension3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Samsung NX300

 RX1R II NX300 
ReleasedOctober 2015November 2013Fresher by 22 months
Display resolution1229k768kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX300 and Sony RX1R II

 NX300 RX1R II 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting 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).

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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.

Samsung NX300 vs Sony RX1R II size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung NX300 vs Sony RX1R II sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Sony RX1R II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300 vs Sony RX1R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300 Portrait photography advice
Sony RX1R II Portrait photography advice
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
85
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/4,000s)
MP count great (42 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX300
Street photography with Sony RX1R II
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
73
has a tilting screen
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (507 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300 Sports photography features
Sony RX1R II Sports photography features
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
63
MP count great (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX300 Travel photography advice
Sony RX1R II Travel photography advice
67
comes with touch to focus
good megapixels (20MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
59
MP count great (42 megapixels)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
more heavy than competitors (507g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX300 Landscape photography factors
Sony RX1R II Landscape photography factors
72
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3.3")
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
68
has manual focus
fast max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count great (42 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (220 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX300 Vlogging information
Sony RX1R II Vlogging information
33
touchscreen functionality
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone port
34
fast max aperture (f2.0)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (507 grams)
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony RX1R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300 and Sony RX1R II
 Samsung NX300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
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