Samsung NX300M with Sony RX100 II Comparison

Samsung NX300M and Sony RX100 II Main Features

  • January, 2013
  • June, 2013
  • 20 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • 20 MP 1 CMOS Sensor
  • -
  • 28-100 mm (3.6x) F1.8-4.9 Zoom Lens
  • 100 - 25600 ISO
  • 160 - 12800 ISO
  • -
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • -
  • Electronic (optional) Viewfinder
  • 9.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 10.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 122 x 64 x 41 mm, 331g.
  • 102 x 58 x 38 mm, 281g.
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Samsung NX300M Scores


Imaging score
44
Features score
59
Value for money score
74
Portability score
91
Overall score
60

Sony RX100 II Scores


Imaging score
51
Features score
66
Value for money score
78
Portability score
94
Overall score
64

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II with Samsung NX300M Overview


Let's compare Samsung NX300M with Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The first model related to Entry-Level Mirrorless, the second to Large Sensor Compact cameras. Both of these models were released in 2013. This means that differences will go a long way. Let's take a closer look.
These two cameras have the same sensor resolution - 20 MP. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the second camera (Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. At Samsung NX300M, the maximum ISO is greater by 12800. Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II has image stabilization(Optical), NX300M doesn’t, it is a big minus. Both cameras feature a 3-inch tilting screen.
Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II has electronic (optional) viewfinder, and the NX300M doesn’t have. All viewfinders has no electronic viewfinderk dot resolution. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Samsung NX300M has 10.0 fps continuous shooting. Samsung NX300M has 10.0 fps continuous shooting.

General NX300M Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
Brand Samsung Sony
Model NX300M Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
Announced January, 2013 June, 2013
Body Type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large sensor compact
Lens
Lens Mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier 1.5
Number of Lenses 32 0
Macro Focus Range n/a 5
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Tilting Tilting
Screen Resolution 768k pixels 1229k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 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 25
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/6000 sec 1/2000 sec
Continuous Shooting 9.0 fps 10.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range no built-in flash 15.00
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ± EV ±3 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size APS-C 1
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Sensor Dimensions mm 13.2 x 8.8 mm
Sensor Area 0.0 mm² 116.2 mm²
Sensor Resolution 20 MP 20 MP
Max Image Resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Max Native ISO 25600 12800
Min Native ISO 100 160
Max Boosted ISO 0 25600
Min Boosted ISO 0 100
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS Optional None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 330 shots 350 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model BP1130 NP-BX1
Physical
Weight 331 g 281 g
Physical Dimensions 122 x 64 x 41 mm 102 x 58 x 38 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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24MP | APS-C CMOS | Fujifilm X mount

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Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Ricoh GXR Mount A12

12MP | APS-C CMOS | fixed lens mount

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Fujifilm X-A7

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Samsung NX300
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Fujifilm X-T200
Fujifilm X-T200

24MP | APS-C CMOS | Fujifilm X mount

Pentax Q7
Pentax Q7

12MP | 1/1.7 BSI-CMOS | Pentax Q mount

Pentax Q-S1
Pentax Q-S1

12MP | 1/1.7 BSI-CMOS | Pentax Q mount

Sony Alpha NEX-C3
Sony Alpha NEX-C3

16MP | APS-C CMOS | Sony E mount

Nikon 1 J5
Nikon 1 J5

21MP | 1 BSI-CMOS | Nikon 1 mount

Interesting Large Sensor Compact

Leica Q-P
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24MP | Full frame CMOS | fixed lens mount

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24MP | APS-C CMOS | fixed lens mount

Ricoh GR
Ricoh GR

16MP | APS-C CMOS | fixed lens mount

Sigma DP2s
Sigma DP2s

5MP | APS-C CMOS (Foveon X3) | fixed lens mount

Fujifilm FinePix X100
Fujifilm FinePix X100

12MP | APS-C CMOS | fixed lens mount

Leica D-Lux Typ 109
Leica D-Lux Typ 109

13MP | Four Thirds CMOS | fixed lens mount

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II

42MP | Full frame BSI-CMOS | fixed lens mount

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V

20MP | 1 BSI-CMOS | fixed lens mount

Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III

24MP | APS-C CMOS | fixed lens mount

Canon PowerShot G5 X
Canon PowerShot G5 X

20MP | 1 BSI-CMOS | fixed lens mount