• APS-C 372.9mm2
  • 12.3 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • APS-C 369.7mm2
  • 14.6 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 3200

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Differences

Nikon D300 advantages over Samsung GX-20

  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    922k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Faster shutter
    1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Samsung GX-20 advantages over Nikon D300

  • Less expensive
    $1400 vs $1800 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • More pixels
    14.6 vs 12.3 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Top deck display
    Both provide
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • Pentaprism viewfinder
    Both provide
    Much better viewfinder picture fidelity
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos
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Review Excerpt

The Competition

Compared to Pentax K20D

Nikon D300
Pentax K20D
  • $1800
  • APS-C
  • Fast startup
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $800
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D300 vs Pentax K20D

Samsung GX-20
Pentax K20D
  • $1400
  • APS-C
  • Higher effective ISO
  • $800
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive

Compare Samsung GX-20 vs Pentax K20D

Compared to Sony DSLR-A350

Nikon D300
Sony DSLR-A350
  • $1800
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Fast startup
  • $900
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D300 vs Sony DSLR-A350

Samsung GX-20
Sony DSLR-A350
  • $1400
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Higher effective ISO
  • $900
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Samsung GX-20 vs Sony DSLR-A350

Compared to Canon 50D

Nikon D300
Canon 50D
  • $1800
  • APS-C
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $1000
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Less shutter lag

Compare Nikon D300 vs Canon 50D

Samsung GX-20
Canon 50D
  • $1400
  • APS-C
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $1000
  • APS-C
  • HDMI out
  • More dots on screen

Compare Samsung GX-20 vs Canon 50D

Compared to Sony DSLR-A380

Nikon D300
Sony DSLR-A380
  • $1800
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Fast startup
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D300 vs Sony DSLR-A380

Samsung GX-20
Sony DSLR-A380
  • $1400
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Higher effective ISO
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Samsung GX-20 vs Sony DSLR-A380

Compared to Pentax K-7

Nikon D300
Pentax K-7
  • $1800
  • APS-C
  • Fast startup
  • Higher effective ISO
  • $1300
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D300 vs Pentax K-7

Samsung GX-20
Pentax K-7
  • $1400
  • APS-C
  • Higher effective ISO
  • $1300
  • APS-C
  • HDMI out
  • More dots on screen

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