Samsung NX300M vs Sony RX1R
86 Imaging
62 Features
73 Overall
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79 Imaging
70 Features
58 Overall
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony RX1R 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
- Revealed January 2013
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Launched June 2013
- Successor is Sony RX1R II
Samsung NX300M vs Sony RX1R Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Samsung NX300M and Sony RX1R, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX300M (20MP) and the RX1R (24MP) is pretty close but the NX300M (APS-C) and RX1R (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizing.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe NX300M was manufactured 5 months before the RX1R so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the NX300M grades vs the RX1R when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung NX300M vs Sony RX1R Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX300M & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX300M Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Sony RX1R
NX300M | RX1R | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3.3" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Samsung NX300M
RX1R | NX300M | |||
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Screen resolution | 1229k | 768k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX300M and Sony RX1R
NX300M | RX1R | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | June 2013 | Same age | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Samsung NX300M vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX300M enjoys 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) and the Sony RX1R has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).
Check out the Samsung NX300M and Sony RX1R in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the NX300M vs the RX1R.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX300M and RX1R is 86 and 79 respectively.
Samsung NX300M vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NX300M and RX1R.
As you can see, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX300M because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony RX1R will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively.
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony RX1R Specifications
Samsung NX300M | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX300M | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-01-03 | 2013-06-26 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DRIMe IV | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 855.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 247 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 35mm (1x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.0 |
Amount of lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 768k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | Xtra FineTFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic and Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/6000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/4000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 | 331g (0.73 lb) | 482g (1.06 lb) |
Dimensions | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 91 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 25.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2537 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | 270 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP1130 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $699 | $2,798 |