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Samsung NX300M vs Sony RX10 II

Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX300M front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II front
Portability
58
Imaging
52
Features
77
Overall
62

Samsung NX300M vs Sony RX10 II Key Specs

Samsung NX300M
(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
  • Released January 2013
Sony RX10 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
  • 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
  • Announced June 2015
  • Superseded the Sony RX10
  • Successor is Sony RX10 III
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony RX10 II Overview

Here, we are looking at the Samsung NX300M versus Sony RX10 II, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX300M (20MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is fairly similar but the NX300M (APS-C) and RX10 II (1") boast different sensor measurements.

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The NX300M was announced 3 years earlier than the RX10 II and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the NX300M scores versus the RX10 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Sony RX10 II

 NX300M RX10 II 
Display size3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 II over the Samsung NX300M

 RX10 II NX300M 
AnnouncedJune 2015January 2013More recent by 29 months
Display resolution1229k768kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX300M and Sony RX10 II

 NX300M RX10 II 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung NX300M vs Sony RX10 II Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX300M has 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 RX10 II has measurements of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") and a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung NX300M versus Sony RX10 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the NX300M vs the RX10 II.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony RX10 II size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NX300M and RX10 II is 86 and 58 respectively.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony RX10 II top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sony RX10 II Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX300M and RX10 II.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical resolution but different sensor measurements. The NX300M features the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field less difficult. The older NX300M is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony RX10 II sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sony RX10 II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300M vs Sony RX10 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300M Portrait photography features
Sony RX10 II Portrait photography features
77
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
71
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX300M Street photography highlights
Sony RX10 II Street photography highlights
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
72
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
environment sealing
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300M Sports photography info
Sony RX10 II Sports photography info
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
68
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX300M
Travel photography with Sony RX10 II
66
boasts touch to focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
56
environment sealing
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX300M Landscape photography features
Sony RX10 II Landscape photography features
72
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3.3 inch)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
62
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX300M Vlogging info
Sony RX10 II Vlogging info
33
touch screen
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of microphone socket
31
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony RX10 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300M and Sony RX10 II
 Samsung NX300MSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX300M Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-03 2015-06-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIMe IV Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
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
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 247 25
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-200mm (8.3x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Total lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3.3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 768k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/6000s 1/2000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per sec 14.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
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 grams (0.73 lbs) 813 grams (1.79 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 531
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 400 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $699 $998