Nikon P300 vs Samsung NX3000

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Nikon P300 vs Samsung NX3000

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
12.2 megapixels
24.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Nikon P300 Review.

APS-C 369.0mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Samsung NX3000 Review.
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Differences

Nikon P300 advantages over Samsung NX3000

Less expensive
$330 vs $529 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
More dots on screen
921k vs 461k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen

Samsung NX3000 advantages over Nikon P300

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.29 vs 1.54 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

370 vs 240 shots
Capture more photos
Manual focus
Yes vs No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
More pixels
20.3 vs 12.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

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
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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

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The Competition

Compared to Nikon P310

Nikon P300

Nikon P310

$330
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels

$169
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Shoots 1080p video

Compare Nikon P300 vs Nikon P310

Samsung NX3000

Nikon P310

$950
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$169
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Samsung NX3000 vs Nikon P310

Compared to Olympus XZ-10

Nikon P300

Olympus XZ-10

$330
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive

$299
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Touchscreen

Compare Nikon P300 vs Olympus XZ-10

Samsung NX3000

Olympus XZ-10

$950
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$299
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

Compare Samsung NX3000 vs Olympus XZ-10

Compared to Fujifilm X-M1

Nikon P300

Fujifilm X-M1

$330
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Lighter weight

$993
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Nikon P300 vs Fujifilm X-M1

Samsung NX3000

Fujifilm X-M1

$950
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$993
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX3000 vs Fujifilm X-M1

Compared to Fujifilm XQ2

Nikon P300

Fujifilm XQ2

$330
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive

$200
2/3 inch

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Nikon P300 vs Fujifilm XQ2

Samsung NX3000

Fujifilm XQ2

$950
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$200
2/3 inch

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

Compare Samsung NX3000 vs Fujifilm XQ2

Compared to Canon EOS M3

Nikon P300

Canon EOS M3

$330
1/2.3 inch

Thinner
Lighter weight

$850
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Nikon P300 vs Canon EOS M3

Samsung NX3000

Canon EOS M3

$950
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$850
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

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