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Samsung NX300M

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User ratings:
41
4.1 out of 5
41 user ratings
5 stars
31 %
4 stars
48 %
3 stars
19 %
2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
9
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4.4 out of 5
6 user ratings
5 stars
66 %
4 stars
33 %
3 stars
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Pros

  • the various functions worked well
  • The night photograph was excellent
  • quick and easy access

Cons

  • no dedicated button for locking the exposure
  • noise of the AF system is a little intrusive
  • The camera takes the same amount of time again to apply noise reduction

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • 23.5x15.7 mm
  • 20 Mpx
  • 5472, 3648 px
  • Samsung NX
  • 3.5
  • Continuous Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
  • 3.31 in
  • yes

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Samsung NX300M - Pros & Cons

Samsung NX300M

Pros

  • the various functions worked well
  • The night photograph was excellent
  • quick and easy access
  • Smart Auto system works very well
  • system performs very well
  • locking focus quickly and reliably
  • it boasts plenty enough pixels for a camera in this class
  • NX300 performed better than most in this respect
  • Good overall performance delivered here from both cameras
  • quicker and more accurate focusing
  • Samsung has made it simple to email images directly from the NX300

Cons

  • no dedicated button for locking the exposure
  • noise of the AF system is a little intrusive
  • The camera takes the same amount of time again to apply noise reduction
  • strangely lacks its predecessor's rear circular control wheel
  • Samsung have chosen not to supply it in printed format
  • Live view also drops out during burst shooting
  • creaky midsection and flimsy battery door
  • the touch screen is quite prone to fingerprints
  • no way to access already-captured photos and videos
  • all other functionality is disabled during Remote Viewfinder mode
  • External battery charger not included

Samsung NX300M - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3.31 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
25600
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
20 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
5472 x 3648 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Samsung NX300M - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Sensor size0.93 in
Sensor photo detectors22.0 Mpx
Effective pixels20.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 1:1
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution5472 x 3648 px
Other resolutions
  • 5472x3080
  • 5472 x 3080
  • 3888x2592
  • 3712x2088
  • 3648x3648
  • 2976x1984
  • 2944x1656
  • 2640x2640
  • 2688x1512
  • 2000x2000
  • 1728x1152
  • 1920x1080
  • 1024x1024
ProcessorDRIMe IV
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Optics and focus
Lens mountSamsung NX
Digital zoom2.0 x
Maximum aperture3.5
Saturation adjustmentyes
Focal length multiplier1.5x
Autofocus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Single Auto Focus
Manual focusyes
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Number of focus points247
Image stabiliserLens based only
Filter diameter1.69 in
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Photography features
Shooting modes
  • Aperture priority
  • Auto
  • Lens priority
  • Manual
  • Program
  • Shutter priority
Camera shutter typeElectronic
Minimum shutter speed30.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Manual exposure modeyes
Exposure compensation plus3
Exposure compensation minus-3
Expousure compensation steps
  • 1/2
  • 1/3
Auto exposure lockyes
AE EV steps
  • 1/3
  • 2/3
  • 1
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 30
Histogramyes
AE frames3
WB Bracketing
Yes
Subject / scene modesyes
Flash sync speed1/180s
Built-in flashyes
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Fill-in
  • Forced OFF
  • Redeye Reduction
External flashyes
Continuous drive8.6 fps
Scene modes
  • Fireworks
  • Night
  • Panorama
  • Sunset
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
Self-timer optionscustom
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeStereo
Speaker typeMono
Voice recordingyes
Audio systemStereo
Supported audio file formatsAAC
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Dimensions
Weight10.93 oz
Width4.8 in
Height2.51 in
Depth1.68 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)320
Battery life (max)2.66 h
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity1130.0 mAh
Number of batteries supported1
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
GPSyes
Orientation sensoryes
Energy Star certifiedno
Tripod mounting supportedyes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • ARA
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CRO
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • EST
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HEB
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • KOR
  • LAV
  • LIT
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUS
  • SER
  • SWE
  • THA
  • TUR
Image editing modes
  • Crop
  • Resizing
  • Rotating
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Image
ISO
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 12800
  • 25600
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum25600
Maximum image resolution5472 x 3648 px
White balance presets7
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Custom modes
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Fluorescent
  • Manual
  • Tungsten
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formats
  • JPG
  • RAW
Photo effectsVivid
Image stabilizerno
Image stabilization typeNo
Supported aspect ratios
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Uncompressed formatRAW
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.31 in
Articulated LCDyes
Screen technologyAMOLED
Display resolution800 x 400 px
Screen dots768000
Touch screenyes
Field of view100.0 %
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 320 x 240
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 810
  • 1920 x 1080
HD typeFull HD
Supported video file formats
  • H.264
  • MP4
  • MPEG-4
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
Motion JPEG frame rate60.0 fps
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Design
Body typeMILC
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Brown
  • White
Anti-dust systemyes
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Maximum memory card size128.0 GB
Memory slots1
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Camera file system
  • DPOF 1.1
  • Exif 2.21
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Connectivity
HDMIyes
HDMI version1.4a
USB connector typeMicro-USB B
USB version2.0
WirelessBuilt-In
Supported WiFi types
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11n
DC-in jackyes
Remote controlyes
NFCyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes

Samsung NX300M - Q&A (1)

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    malissa.hartmann
    about 2 years ago
    Is samsung nx300 a dslr?
    ena_jerde
    almost 2 years ago
    The Samsung NX300 is a mirrorless interchangeable lens digital camera a part of Samsung NX series and a successor to Samsung NX210.
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Samsung NX300M Samsung - Editorial Reviews (9)

4.4
Based on 9 reviews
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Samsung NX300M Samsung NX300 review
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TechRadar
Published: 24.04.2013
Samsung NX300 review
4.5

High performance CSC with fold out touchscreen

Samsung NX300M Samsung NX300
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Photo Review
Published: 01.10.2013
Samsung NX300

Samsung's NX300 was announced at CES at the beginning of January but wasn't officially launched in Australia until 15 May and it took a while after that to reach retail stores. While physically this model resembles the NX200 of 2011 (which we didn't review), it comes with a new Hybrid Auto Focus (AF) system and the ability to shoot 3D photos and movies with Samsung's new 45mm f/1.8 2D/3D lens.

Samsung NX300M Samsung NX300M Review | Camera Decision
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Samsung NX300M Review | Camera Decision

Samsung NX300M is a 20.0MP Entry-Level Mirrorless camera with a APS-C sized CMOS sensor and Samsung NX mount. Read our NX300M review to find its pros and cons.

Samsung NX300M Samsung NX300 Camera Review
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Ubergizmo
Samsung NX300 Camera Review

Samsung never used to be a big name in film cameras but has become one of the leading brands in digital photography. Ironically, its popular Galaxy...

Samsung NX300M Samsung NX300 Review
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PCMAG
Published: 30.04.2013
Samsung NX300 Review
4.5

The Samsung NX300 is a speedy mirrorless compact that captures excellent images and offers well-executed integrated Wi-Fi for easy online photo sharing.

Samsung NX300M Samsung NX300 review: Shoot like a pro, share like a teenager
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Published: 14.10.2013
Samsung NX300 review: Shoot like a pro, share like a teenager
4.0

It has interchangeable lenses and in-camera retouching, plus built-in Wi-Fi for easy Instagramming.

Samsung NX300M Samsung NX300 Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 03.01.2013
Samsung NX300 Review
4.0

Samsung NX300 review: Is the Samsung NX3000 one of the best mirrorless cameras on the market? Read our NX300 review to find out!

Samsung NX300M Samsung NX300 Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 13.05.2013
Samsung NX300 Review | Photography Blog
4.5

The Samsung NX300 is a new mid-range compact system camera featuring a 20.3 megapixel APS-C sensor, hybrid AF system, 3.3-inch tilting AMOLED touchscreen, 8.6fps continuous shooting, Wi-fi and NFC connectivity, full 1080p video, and an ISO range 100-25,600. Read our in-depth Samsung NX300 review now...

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Published: 08.01.2013
Samsung NX300 review
5.0

The Samsung NX300 is the brand's new flagship NX Series camera

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