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Samsung NX300M vs Sony RX100 V

Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX300M front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V front
Portability
89
Imaging
53
Features
80
Overall
63

Samsung NX300M vs Sony RX100 V Key Specs

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
Sony RX100 V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Revealed October 2016
  • Previous Model is Sony RX100 IV
  • Later Model is Sony RX100 VI
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony RX100 V Overview

Let's look much closer at the Samsung NX300M vs Sony RX100 V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX300M (20MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is very comparable but the NX300M (APS-C) and RX100 V (1") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX300M was launched 4 years prior to the RX100 V which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the NX300M grades vs the RX100 V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Sony RX100 V

 NX300M RX100 V 
Display dimension3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Samsung NX300M

 RX100 V NX300M 
RevealedOctober 2016January 2013Newer by 45 months
Display resolution1229k768kCrisper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung NX300M and Sony RX100 V

 NX300M RX100 V 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display

Samsung NX300M vs Sony RX100 V Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX300M offers exterior dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX300M vs Sony RX100 V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the NX300M versus the RX100 V.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony RX100 V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NX300M and RX100 V is 86 and 89 respectively.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony RX100 V top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sony RX100 V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX300M and RX100 V.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The NX300M provides the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field easier. The more aged NX300M will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony RX100 V sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sony RX100 V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300M vs Sony RX100 V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300M Portrait photography factors
Sony RX100 V Portrait photography factors
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
66
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX300M Street photography info
Sony RX100 V Street photography info
80
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
85
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW files
lighter than others (299 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX300M
Sports photography with Sony RX100 V
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
70
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (24.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
not so great battery life (220 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX300M as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX100 V as a Travel photography camera
66
provides touch focus
MP count good (20 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
80
lighter than others (299 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
not so great battery life (220 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX300M as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX100 V as a Landscape photography camera
72
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3.3")
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
70
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX300M Vlogging info
Sony RX100 V Vlogging info
33
screen is touchscreen
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone port
81
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than others (299 grams)
missing external microphone support
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony RX100 V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300M and Sony RX100 V
 Samsung NX300MSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX300M Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-03 2016-10-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 369.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 247 315
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximum aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3.3" 3"
Resolution of screen 768k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per sec 24.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/2000 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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 331 gr (0.73 pounds) 299 gr (0.66 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 586
Other
Battery life 330 photos 220 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $699 $998