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Samsung NX300M vs Sony ZV-E10

Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67
Samsung NX300M front
 
Sony ZV-E10 front
Portability
86
Imaging
72
Features
92
Overall
80

Samsung NX300M vs Sony ZV-E10 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony ZV-E10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 343g - 115 x 64 x 45mm
  • Launched July 2021
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony ZV-E10 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Samsung NX300M versus Sony ZV-E10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX300M (20MP) and the ZV-E10 (24MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX300M was announced 9 years prior to the ZV-E10 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the NX300M matches up vs the ZV-E10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Sony ZV-E10

 NX300M ZV-E10 
Screen dimensions3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E10 over the Samsung NX300M

 ZV-E10 NX300M 
LaunchedJuly 2021January 2013More recent by 104 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k768kSharper screen (+152k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung NX300M and Sony ZV-E10

 NX300M ZV-E10 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung NX300M vs Sony ZV-E10 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX300M comes with outside measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-E10 has specifications of 115mm x 64mm x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") and a weight of 343 grams (0.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX300M versus Sony ZV-E10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the NX300M compared to the ZV-E10.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony ZV-E10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NX300M and ZV-E10 is 86 and 86 respectively.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony ZV-E10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sony ZV-E10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The photograph below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX300M and ZV-E10.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony ZV-E10 to render more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older NX300M will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony ZV-E10 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300M vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300M Portrait photography info
Sony ZV-E10 Portrait photography info
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
83
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX300M Street photography info
Sony ZV-E10 Street photography info
80
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
82
screen articulates
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers touch to focus
very good high ISO (32,000)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX300M
Sports photography with Sony ZV-E10
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
77
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
great battery (440 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX300M Travel photography advice
Sony ZV-E10 Travel photography advice
67
comes with focus by touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
88
great battery (440 shots)
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX300M Landscape photography info
Sony ZV-E10 Landscape photography info
72
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3.3 inch)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
81
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW formats
great battery (440 shots)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX300M Vlogging highlights
Sony ZV-E10 Vlogging highlights
33
touch screen
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone port
82
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 1920 resolution)
includes external mic port
does not have image stabilization
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony ZV-E10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300M and Sony ZV-E10
 Samsung NX300MSony ZV-E10
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX300M Sony ZV-E10
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-01-03 2021-07-30
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMe IV -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 32000
Highest boosted ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 247 425
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Sony E
Amount of lenses 32 150
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 768k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
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 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x1920
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 331g (0.73 lb) 343g (0.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 115 x 64 x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8")
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 pictures 440 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $699 $699