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Samsung NX300M vs Sony FX30

Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX300M front
 
Sony FX30 front
Portability
64
Imaging
73
Features
92
Overall
80

Samsung NX300M vs Sony FX30 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 FX30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 646g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Released September 2022
Photography Glossary

Samsung NX300M vs Sony FX30 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Samsung NX300M versus Sony FX30, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and FX30 (26MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX300M was brought out 10 years prior to the FX30 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the NX300M scores against the FX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Sony FX30

 NX300M FX30 
Display dimensions3.3"3.00"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony FX30 over the Samsung NX300M

 FX30 NX300M 
ReleasedSeptember 2022January 2013Fresher by 118 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution2360k768kCrisper display (+1592k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung NX300M and Sony FX30

 NX300M FX30 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung NX300M vs Sony FX30 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX300M provides outer measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony FX30 has measurements of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the NX300M and the FX30.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony FX30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the NX300M and FX30 is 86 and 64 respectively.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony FX30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sony FX30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The graphic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NX300M and FX30.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony FX30 to give you extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The older NX300M is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony FX30 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sony FX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300M vs Sony FX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300M Portrait photography info
Sony FX30 Portrait photography info
77
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
83
focusing manually
megapixel count great (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX300M as a Street photography camera
Sony FX30 as a Street photography camera
80
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
73
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
features focus by touch
weather sealing
good high ISO (32,000)
more heavy than competition (646 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300M Sports photography factors
Sony FX30 Sports photography factors
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
86
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery power (570 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX300M Travel photography highlights
Sony FX30 Travel photography highlights
66
supports touch to focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
74
great battery power (570 CIPA)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
megapixel count great (26 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition (646g)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX300M Landscape photography information
Sony FX30 Landscape photography information
72
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3.3 inches)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
85
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3.00")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
great battery power (570 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX300M Vlogging advice
Sony FX30 Vlogging advice
33
has touchscreen
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone port
74
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (646g)
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony FX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300M and Sony FX30
 Samsung NX300MSony FX30
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX300M Sony FX30
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2013-01-03 2022-09-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIMe IV -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 26 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 6192 x 4128
Max native ISO 25600 32000
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 247 759
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Sony E
Number of lenses 32 187
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully articulated
Display size 3.3 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of display 768 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/6000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 331g (0.73 lbs) 646g (1.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 570 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots Single Dual
Retail price $699 $1,800