Main Features
- 20 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
- 100 - 25600 ISO
- 3" Tilting Screen
- 9 fps continuous shooting
- 1920 x 1080 video resolution
- Built-In Wireless
- 122 x 64 x 41 mm, 331g.
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Samsung NX300M Overview
First introduced in January, 2013, Samsung NX300M is a 20 MP Mirrorless with a APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) sized CMOS sensor.
Proc and Cons of Samsung NX300M
Get to know this camera closer. Let's look at the features and characteristics of this model. Compare Samsung NX300M with competitors in entry-level mirrorless cameras.
| Pros |
|---|
| Built-in Wireless |
| Tilting Screen |
| External Flash |
| RAW Support |
| 25600 Max Native ISO |
| 9.0 fps Continuous Shooting |
| Manual Focus |
| 331g Light Body |
| Flash Sync Port |
| 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 |
| Focus Bracketing |
| Cons |
|---|
| No Bluetooth |
| No Image Stabilization |
| No Built-in Viewfinder |
| No Articulating Screen |
| No Environmental Sealing |
| Low Battery Life: 330 shots |
| Type Scores |
|---|
Samsung NX300M has an Overall Score of 60/100 and ranked #150 out of 214 in Mirrorless cameras, and ranked #332 out of 1222 in all cameras.
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Physical Dimensions of Samsung NX300M
Samsung NX300M 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 NX300M is 8 grams more than the average weight of cameras in this category.
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Entry-Level Mirrorless Cameras
Samsung NX300M
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Size Compared to Major Competitors
| Model | Weight | NX300M | Dimensions | NX300M | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Samsung NX300 | 331 g | 331 g | 122 x 64 x 41 mm | 122 x 64 x 41 mm |
|
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 |
|
Sony A6000 | 344 g | 331 g | 120 x 67 x 45 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 |
|
Sony a5000 | 269 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 |
|
Olympus E-PL7 | 357 g | 331 g | 115 x 67 x 38 mm | 122 x 64 x 41 mm |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Samsung |
| Model | NX300M |
| Announced | January, 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 | ± EV |
| WB Bracketing | |
| Sensor | |
|---|---|
| Sensor Size | APS-C |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Sensor Dimensions | - mm |
| Sensor Area | 0.0 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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