Samsung NX300M vs Sony A380
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony A380 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2013
(Full Review)
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Following is a complete analysis of the Samsung NX300M and Sony A380, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and A380 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe NX300M was introduced 3 years after the A380 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the NX300M matches up vs the A380 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Sony A380
| NX300M | A380 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2013 |  | August 2009 | More modern by 41 months |
| Display sizing | 3.3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.6") |
| Display resolution | 768k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+538k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Samsung NX300M
| A380 | NX300M |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung NX300M and Sony A380
| NX300M | A380 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Samsung NX300M vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX300M has got 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) while the Sony A380 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the NX300M vs the A380.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX300M and A380 is 86 and 68 respectively.
Samsung NX300M vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The pic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX300M and A380.
Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung NX300M to offer you extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The younger NX300M should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony A380 Specifications
| Samsung NX300M | Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung NX300M | Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Announced | 2013-01-03 | 2009-08-24 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | DRIMe IV | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
| Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 372.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 247 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Samsung NX | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Total lenses | 32 | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3.3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 768 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/6000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 9.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 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 | - |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 331 gr (0.73 pounds) | 519 gr (1.14 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 67 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.8 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 614 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 pictures | 500 pictures |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BP1130 | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $699 | $899 |