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Samsung NX300

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4.2 out of 5
42 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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4.1 out of 5
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4 stars
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Pros

  • version 4 offers plenty of functionality for even professional use
  • solid and well-built
  • Smart Auto system works very well

Cons

  • The camera takes the same amount of time again to apply noise reduction
  • low contrast or busy backgrounds
  • lack of an optical or electronic viewfinder proved

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • APS-C
  • 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 NX300 - Pros & Cons

Samsung NX300

Pros

  • version 4 offers plenty of functionality for even professional use
  • solid and well-built
  • Smart Auto system works very well
  • The night photograph was excellent
  • quick and easy access
  • new ways of thinking
  • new connections
  • and new industries
  • introduces many improvements and finally sets many things right
  • the control layout is exemplary
  • straightforward operating system and unintimidating dimensions

Cons

  • The camera takes the same amount of time again to apply noise reduction
  • low contrast or busy backgrounds
  • lack of an optical or electronic viewfinder proved
  • NX300 tends to produce relatively cold colors
  • loses track of the car as it comes near
  • lack of a viewfinder
  • Telephoto Lens MISTAKES that Spoil Travel
  • there is no emphasis on scene modes
  • thicker and heavier weight inkjet substrates
  • touch sensitive screen or not
  • Canon has just tumbled and crashed into a cloud of dust and smashed shrapnel

Samsung NX300 - 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 NX300 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Image sensor formatAPS-C
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
AF assist (auto-focus assist light)Lamp
Focus adjustmentAuto/Manual
Contrast autofocusyes
Contrast adjustmentyes
Saturation adjustmentyes
Brightness adjustmentyes
Autofocus in recording modeyes
Focal length multiplier1.5x
Autofocus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Single Auto Focus
Manual focusyes
Auto Focus (AF) points selectionAuto
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Number of focus points247
Max number of AF points (incl. assistant)105
Image stabiliserLens based only
Filter diameter2.28 in
Phase detection autofocusyes
Number of AF points (contrast)247
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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
Number of exposures2
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
Continuous shootingyes
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 flash connectionHot shoe
Flash metering systemTTL
External flashyes
Continuous drive8.6 fps
Scene modes
  • Fireworks
  • Night
  • Panorama
  • Sunset
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
3D supportyes
Manual settingsyes
Self-timer optionscustom
Speed (JPEG)8.6 fps
Speed (RAW)8.6 fps
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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
Weight10.02 oz
Width4.8 in
Height2.51 in
Depth1.6 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)330
Battery life (max)2.66 h
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity1130.0 mAh
Battery level indicatoryes
Battery voltage7.6 V
Number of batteries supported1
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
Album organizationyes
Energy Star certifiedno
Tripod mounting supportedyes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • ARA
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • EST
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • KOR
  • LAV
  • LIT
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUS
  • 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 stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeNo
Supported aspect ratios
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Uncompressed formatRAW
HDRyes
AEB/HDR supportyes
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.31 in
Articulated LCDyes
Screen technologyAMOLED
Display resolution800 x 480 px
Screen dots768000
Touch screenyes
Field of view100.0 %
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
Viewfinder coverage100.0 %
Separate info displayno
Second displayno
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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
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
Max resolution (highest frame rate)1920 x 1080
Max frame rate (highest resolution)60.0 fps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)60.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate60.0 fps
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Design
Body typeMILC
Body materialAluminium
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Brown
  • Silver
  • 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
  • DCF
  • DPOF 1.1
  • RAW
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Connectivity
HDMIyes
HDMI ports quantity1
HDMI connector typeMicro
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
PictBridgeno
NFCyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Firewireno

Samsung NX300 - Q&A (9)

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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is Samsung NX300 a good camera?
    antony_kris
    over 1 year ago
    The Samsung NX300 got our nod in the best mirrorless camera for $1,000 category. The affordably priced, compact mirrorless camera gave plenty of room for some really excellent range in lenses.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is Samsung NX300 mirrorless?
    nickole
    over 1 year 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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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is Samsung NX300 a DSLR?
    denver.osinski
    over 1 year ago
    Choosing the NX300 First off, you might notice that this is a mirrorless camera, not a DSLR. The difference is in the design. Mirrorless cameras allow light to hit the sensor directly, rather than via a mirror inside the camera.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is Samsung NX300 a mirrorless camera?
    misti
    over 1 year 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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  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What happened to Samsung NX cameras?
    bobbi
    over 1 year ago
    Current Status of NX series It is widely known that Samsung pulled their camera business out of all major markets. This leads to speculation that NX has been abandoned by Samsung. No future development is anticipated.
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  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is Samsung NX300 good?
    evan.johnston
    over 1 year ago
    The Bottom Line. The Samsung NX300 is a speedy mirrorless compact that captures excellent images and offers well-executed integrated Wi-Fi for easy online photo sharing.
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  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is Samsung NX1000 a good camera?
    danilo.carroll
    over 1 year ago
    This Samsung NX1000 is equipped with a 20.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, delivering detailed and high quality images comparable to APS-C SLR camera's: the Samsung NX1000 produces images of excellent quality (Click 2x on the image to the right).
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  • 0
    Votes
    craig.abshire
    over 2 years ago
    Is samsung nx300 a dslr?
    ed.schuppe
    about 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.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Does Samsung still make NX cameras?
    olinda
    over 1 year ago
    Samsung no longer makes mirrorless cameras. But if you still own an NX and are scouring the used market for lenses, these reviews can help you find a good one. Images, and the devices that capture them, are my focus.
    Helpful?
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Samsung NX300 Samsung - Editorial Reviews (47)

4.1
Based on 47 reviews
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Samsung NX300 Samsung NX300 Review
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Digital Photography School
Published: 29.05.2013
Samsung NX300 Review
3.0

The Samsung NX300 arrived on the scene to me with little warning, accompanied by its sibling, the NX2000 (review coming soon!). Samsung has not been overly noisy about its NX line of mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras but, in this game, there’s no prize for false modesty and IMHO the NX range of cameras should be […]

Samsung NX300 Samsung NX300 Review: A Leap for NX-Series Mirrorless Camera
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Music Photo Life
Published: 01.05.2013
Samsung NX300 Review: A Leap for NX-Series Mirrorless Camera

When Samsung launched the NX10 in 2010, I was impressed with its design that is oriented…

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Amateur Photographer
Samsung NX300 review
4.0

As well as being compact and stylish, the NX300 has a 20.3-million-pixel sensor, AF system, Wi-Fi and tiltable touchscreen. Read our Samsung NX300 review

Samsung NX300 Samsung NX300 Review
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Samsung NX300 Review
4.5

The new Samsung NX300 is a faster mirrorless camera from Samsung, featuring high speed shooting, focus and a large touch-screen. We find out if it's as fast as they say.

Samsung NX300 Samsung NX300 review
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Expert Reviews
Published: 28.05.2013
Samsung NX300 review
5.0

A luxurious compact system camera with big improvements across the board

Samsung NX300 Samsung NX300 review
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Alphr
Published: 18.04.2013
Samsung NX300 review
5.0

The NX300 debuted at CES, back at the start of the year, and it's only now that the finished product is ready to ship. It sits at the very top of Samsung's compact system camera line-up, with

Samsung NX300 Review: Samsung NX300 - The Phoblographer
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Published: 22.05.2013
Review: Samsung NX300 - The Phoblographer

The Samsung NX300 is a camera with a mobile workflow emphasis.

Samsung NX300 Samsung NX300 Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Published: 24.11.2013
Samsung NX300 Review | Camera Decision
3.1

Samsung NX300 is a 20.0MP Entry-Level Mirrorless camera with a APS-C sized CMOS sensor and Samsung NX mount. Read our NX300 review to find its pros and cons.

Samsung NX300 Samsung NX300 review
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Alphr
Published: 18.04.2013
Samsung NX300 review
5.0

The NX300 debuted at CES, back at the start of the year, and it's only now that the finished product is ready to ship. It sits at the very top of Samsung's compact system camera line-up, with

Samsung NX300 Samsung NX300 and NX210 camera reviews: compact and well connected
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Published: 09.07.2013
Samsung NX300 and NX210 camera reviews: compact and well connected

Samsung is one of the few makers with the capability to supply sensors for its own mirrorless cameras. The Wi-FI enabled finder-less NX300 and NX210 are just two of such cameras from the consumer electronics giant featuring an APS-C size 20.3Mpix CMOS image sensor. Read on to find out just how well these cameras performed in our lab.

Samsung NX300 Samsung NX300 Review | LiveatPC.com - Home of PC.com Malaysia
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Published: 13.05.2013
Samsung NX300 Review | LiveatPC.com - Home of PC.com Malaysia

At times like this I miss Google’s Android OS. Yes, I am beginning a review of a camera wishing that Samsung continued with their Galaxy camera line. Not to say that the NX line is lacking, rather that I like being able to play Temple Run on something that is not my phone. A little […]

Samsung NX300 Image Quality Plus 3D: Samsung's NX300 Review - Videomaker
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Published: 27.08.2019
Image Quality Plus 3D: Samsung's NX300 Review - Videomaker

Fast, reliable autofocus, excellent color reproduction and image quality are sure to make Samsung's NX300, a hit among both newbies and experienced

Samsung NX300 Review: Samsung NX300
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Published: 10.07.2013
Review: Samsung NX300
4.1

One of the more memorable gadgets from our time at CES earlier in the year was Samsung's retrolicious NX300, a camera that brought with it a style out of yesteryear and blended it with technology from today. Now that it's available, we've spent more time to see what this mirrorless is really made of.

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Review posted 06/12/2013Quick TakeProsAuto Shooting mode provides excellent results with no more than just point-n-shoot abilityDedicated Video Capture Button is always ready to recordImage quality is excellentPerformance and burst shooting is amazing Smart shooting modes are useful for difficult situationsHuge

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