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Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
89
Imaging
64
Features
62
Overall
63
Samsung NX3000 front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67

Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung NX300M Key Specs

Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
  • Released May 2014
  • Old Model is Samsung NX2000
Samsung NX300M
(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
  • Launched January 2013
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Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung NX300M Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Samsung NX3000 versus Samsung NX300M, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the NX3000 (20MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX3000 was launched 17 months after the NX300M which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the NX3000 scores against the NX300M with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Samsung NX300M

 NX3000 NX300M 
LaunchedMay 2014January 2013More modern by 17 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Samsung NX3000

 NX300M NX3000 
Screen dimensions3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution768k461kCrisper screen (+307k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Samsung NX300M

 NX3000 NX300M 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX3000 enjoys outer dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung NX300M has dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX3000 versus Samsung NX300M in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the NX3000 against the NX300M.

Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX3000 and NX300M is 89 and 86 respectively.

Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX3000 and NX300M.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos though you should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The younger NX3000 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX3000
Portrait photography with Samsung NX300M
78
you can focus manually
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
supports RAW formats
77
focusing manually
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Street photography advice
Samsung NX300M Street photography advice
81
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (230g)
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
80
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX3000
Sports photography with Samsung NX300M
57
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
slow fps (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
73
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX3000 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (230 grams)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
67
has touch to focus
MP count decent (20MP)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX300M Landscape photography advice
73
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
72
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3.3")
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Vlogging features
Samsung NX300M Vlogging features
34
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (230 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic port
33
touchscreen capability
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external mic port
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Samsung NX3000 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX3000 and Samsung NX300M
 Samsung NX3000Samsung NX300M
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX3000 Samsung NX300M
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2014-05-26 2013-01-03
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
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 35 247
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Samsung NX
Number of lenses 32 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 768k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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 None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230g (0.51 pounds) 331g (0.73 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 images 330 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model B740 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $897 $699