Samsung NX300M vs Sony RX100 VA
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony RX100 VA Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2013
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Announced July 2018
Samsung NX300M vs Sony RX100 VA Overview
In this article, we are looking at the Samsung NX300M and Sony RX100 VA, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX300M (20MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is fairly close but the NX300M (APS-C) and RX100 VA (1") possess totally different sensor measurements.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe NX300M was unveiled 6 years before the RX100 VA which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the NX300M scores versus the RX100 VA for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung NX300M vs Sony RX100 VA Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX300M & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The full galleries are available at Samsung NX300M Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Sony RX100 VA
NX300M | RX100 VA | |||
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Display sizing | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Samsung NX300M
RX100 VA | NX300M | |||
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Announced | July 2018 | January 2013 | Newer by 67 months | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 768k | Sharper display (+461k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Samsung NX300M and Sony RX100 VA
NX300M | RX100 VA | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display |
Samsung NX300M vs Sony RX100 VA Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX300M offers 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 RX100 VA has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).
Check the Samsung NX300M and Sony RX100 VA in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the NX300M against the RX100 VA.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX300M and RX100 VA is 86 and 89 respectively.
Samsung NX300M vs Sony RX100 VA Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The image here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX300M and RX100 VA.
As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The NX300M has got the larger sensor which should make achieving bokeh easier. The more aged NX300M will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
Samsung NX300M vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications
Samsung NX300M | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX300M | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-01-03 | 2018-07-13 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DRIMe IV | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 247 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Max aperture | - | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3.3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 768k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/6000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0 frames per sec | 24.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 331 grams (0.73 lb) | 299 grams (0.66 lb) |
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 All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | 220 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP1130 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $699 | $998 |