Samsung NX300M vs Sony RX100 II
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony RX100 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Screen
- 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)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
- Launched June 2013
- Superseded the Sony RX100
- New Model is Sony RX100 III
Samsung NX300M vs Sony RX100 II Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Samsung NX300M and Sony RX100 II, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX300M (20MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is fairly similar but the NX300M (APS-C) and RX100 II (1") offer different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe NX300M was manufactured 5 months prior to the RX100 II which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the NX300M grades against the RX100 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung NX300M vs Sony RX100 II Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX300M & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX300M Gallery & Sony RX100 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Sony RX100 II
NX300M | RX100 II | |||
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Display size | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Samsung NX300M
RX100 II | NX300M | |||
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Display resolution | 1229k | 768k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX300M and Sony RX100 II
NX300M | RX100 II | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | June 2013 | Similar age | |
Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Samsung NX300M vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX300M comes with exterior dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 II has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung NX300M and Sony RX100 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the NX300M against the RX100 II.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX300M and RX100 II is 86 and 89 respectively.
Samsung NX300M vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The pic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX300M and RX100 II.
All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The NX300M provides the larger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult.
Samsung NX300M vs Sony RX100 II Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony RX100 II Specifications
Samsung NX300M | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX300M | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-01-03 | 2013-06-27 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DRIMe IV | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW format | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 247 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
Max aperture | - | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen size | 3.3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 768 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/6000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W)) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 331 gr (0.73 lbs) | 281 gr (0.62 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 67 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 483 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 shots | 350 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP1130 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots)) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $699 | $598 |