First introduced in November, 2013,
Samsung NX300 is a 20 MP
Mirrorless with a APS-C
(23.5 x 15.7 mm) sized CMOS sensor.
Samsung
replaced the older Samsung NX210
with NX300. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:
Compare Samsung NX300 with Samsung NX210
Samsung
replaced NX300 with
Samsung NX500.
Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:
Compare Samsung NX300 with Samsung NX500
Samsung NX300 comes with a 23.5 x 15.7 mm CMOS sensor, which has a diagonal of 28.26 mm (1.1").
- Full Frame
- Samsung NX300
Sensor resolution of Samsung NX300 ~ 5477 x 3651 pixels.
Samsung NX300 has Crop Factor: 1.53
The sensor has a surface area of 369.0 mm².
There are approximate 19,996,527 photosites (pixels) on this area.
Proc and Cons of Samsung NX300
Get to know this camera closer. Let's look at the features and characteristics of this model.
Compare Samsung NX300 with competitors in entry-level mirrorless cameras.
Built-in Wireless |
Tilting Screen |
External Flash |
RAW Support |
25600 Max Native ISO |
9.0 fps Continuous Shooting |
Manual Focus |
331g Light Body |
±3 AE Bracketing Range |
Focus Bracketing |
NFC Connectivity |
Touch Screen |
AF Face Detection |
20MP High Resolution Sensor |
768k dots Screen Resolution |
1/6000s Max Shutter Speed |
Manual Exposure Mode |
247 Focus Points |
Flash Sync Port |
No Bluetooth |
No Image Stabilization |
No Built-in Viewfinder |
No Articulating Screen |
No Environmental Sealing |
Low Battery Life: 330 shots |
Samsung NX300 has an Overall Score of 64/100
and ranked #121 out of 214
in Mirrorless cameras, and ranked #255
out of 1222 in all cameras.
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Physical Dimensions of Samsung NX300
Samsung NX300 weighs 331g and has external dimensions
of 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8 x 2.52 x 1.61"). Considering that the average weight
of Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras is 323g,
Samsung NX300
is 8 grams more than the average weight of cameras in this category.
Weight Comparison
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Thickness Comparison
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Here is the front and top view image of Samsung NX300 with the dimensions:
Size Compared to Major Competitors
|
Model |
Weight |
NX300 |
Dimensions |
NX300 |
|
Samsung NX3000
|
230 g
|
331 g
|
117 x 66 x 39 mm
|
122 x 64 x 41 mm
|
|
Samsung NX500
|
287 g
|
331 g
|
120 x 64 x 43 mm
|
122 x 64 x 41 mm
|
|
Samsung NX300M
|
331 g
|
331 g
|
122 x 64 x 41 mm
|
122 x 64 x 41 mm
|
|
Sony a5000
|
269 g
|
331 g
|
110 x 63 x 36 mm
|
122 x 64 x 41 mm
|
|
Sony A6000
|
344 g
|
331 g
|
120 x 67 x 45 mm
|
122 x 64 x 41 mm
|
|
Samsung NX mini
|
196 g
|
331 g
|
110 x 62 x 23 mm
|
122 x 64 x 41 mm
|
|
Sony a5100
|
283 g
|
331 g
|
110 x 63 x 36 mm
|
122 x 64 x 41 mm
|
|
Samsung NX30
|
375 g
|
331 g
|
127 x 96 x 58 mm
|
122 x 64 x 41 mm
|
Specifications of Samsung NX300
General |
Brand |
Samsung
|
Model |
NX300 |
Announced |
November, 2013 |
Body Type |
Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Lens |
Lens Mount |
Samsung NX |
Manual Focus |
|
Focal Lens Multiplier |
1.5 |
Number of Lenses |
32 |
Macro Focus Range |
n/a |
Screen |
Screen Size |
3" |
Screen Type |
Tilting |
Screen Resolution |
768k pixels |
Touch Screen |
|
Live View |
|
Viewfinder |
Viewfinder |
None |
Viewfinder Resolution |
no electronic viewfinder |
Viewfinder Coverage |
n/a% |
Viewfinder Magnification |
0.0 |
Autofocus |
AF Touch |
|
AF Continuous |
|
AF Single |
|
AF Tracking |
|
AF Selective |
|
AF Center |
|
AF Multi Area |
|
AF Live View |
|
AF Face Detection |
|
AF Contrast Detection |
|
AF Phase Detection |
|
Number of Focus Points |
247 |
Number of Cross Focus Points |
0 |
Photography Features |
RAW Support |
|
Min Shutter Speed |
1/30 sec |
Max Shutter Speed |
1/6000 sec |
Continuous Shooting |
9.0 fps |
Shutter Priority |
|
Aperture Priority |
|
Manual Exposure Mode |
|
Exposure Compensation |
|
Custom White Balance |
|
Image Stabilization |
|
Built-in Flash |
|
Flash Range |
no built-in flash |
Flash Modes |
Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
External Flash |
|
AE Bracketing |
|
AE Bracketing Range |
±3 EV |
WB Bracketing |
|
Sensor |
Sensor Size |
APS-C |
Sensor Type |
CMOS |
Sensor Dimensions |
23.5 x 15.7 mm |
Sensor Area |
369.0 mm² |
Sensor Resolution |
20 MP |
Max Image Resolution |
5472 x 3648 |
Max Native ISO |
25600 |
Min Native ISO |
100 |
Max Boosted ISO |
0 |
Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
Video Features |
4K |
|
Max Video Resolution |
1920 x 1080 |
Video Formats |
MPEG-4, H.264 |
Timelapse Recording |
|
Microphone Port |
|
Headphone Port |
|
Exposure Modes |
Multi-Segment |
|
Average |
|
Spot |
|
Partial |
|
AF-Area |
|
Center Weighted |
|
Connectivity |
GPS |
Optional |
Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Bluetooth |
|
HDMI |
|
USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
Battery |
Battery Life |
330 shots |
Battery Type |
Battery Pack |
Battery Model |
BP1130 |
Physical |
Weight |
331 g |
Physical Dimensions |
122 x 64 x 41 mm |
Environmental Sealing |
|
Water Proof |
|
Dust Proof |
|
Shock Proof |
|
Crush Proof |
|
Freeze Proof |
|
Shock Proof |
|
Storage |
Storage Type |
SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage Slots |
1 |
Other Features |
Self Timer |
|
Selfie Friendly |
|
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