• APS-C 369.0mm2
  • 20.3 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 25,600
  • APS-C 337.5mm2
  • 20.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 12,800

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Differences

Samsung NX300 advantages over Canon 70D

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Thinner
    40 mm vs 78 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    549g vs 1233g
    Lighter weight
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    8.1 fps vs 6.7 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Canon 70D advantages over Samsung NX300

  • Lens selection
    Excellent vs Limited
    Better lens selection gives you more options
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Fast startup
    ~0.70 vs 1.2 sec
    Faster startup lets you catch the moment
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 920 vs 320 shots
    Capture more photos
  • More telephoto lens reach
    216 mm vs 85 mm
    Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Top deck display
    Yes vs No
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    65 vs 14 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Bigger RAW buffer
    14 vs 5 shots
    Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Touchscreen
    Both provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Both provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • 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

  • Stylish "retro modern" design in two color schemes; attractive 3.3-inch AMOLED tilting touchscreen; new APS-C CMOS sensor with on-chip phase detection AF; better image quality, particularly in low light at high ISOs; faster all-around performance; improved Wi-Fi connectivity.

  • Camera feels more plasticky than expected when you pick it up; slower shot-to-speeds compared to rivals; poor buffer depth with raw files; aggressive anti-noise processing destroys detail in high ISO shots; display smudges easily and is rather dim; no EVF support.

  • Read our Samsung NX300 Review

  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF delivers full-time continuous autofocus (with phase detect at every pixel in framing area) for video and Live View still shooting; Full HD (1080p) video recording with pro-level features and quality; Improved resolution and good high ISO performance; Excellent Wi-Fi remote shooting with full exposure controls; 3-inch articulating LCD touchscreen.

  • Image quality only improved slightly over 60D; Dynamic range still lags behind competing models; May not feature enough upgrades to convince people to step up from 60D.

  • Read our Canon 70D Review

The Competition

Compared to Nikon D7100

Samsung NX300
Nikon D7100
  • $1200
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Touchscreen
  • $690
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX300 vs Nikon D7100

Canon 70D
Nikon D7100
  • $1149
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Touchscreen
  • $690
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Fast startup

Compare Canon 70D vs Nikon D7100

Compared to Sony NEX-7

Samsung NX300
Sony NEX-7
  • $1200
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen
  • $1248
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX300 vs Sony NEX-7

Canon 70D
Sony NEX-7
  • $1149
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Lens selection
  • $1248
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon 70D vs Sony NEX-7

Compared to Fujifilm X-E1

Samsung NX300
Fujifilm X-E1
  • $1200
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX300 vs Fujifilm X-E1

Canon 70D
Fujifilm X-E1
  • $1149
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Lens selection
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Canon 70D vs Fujifilm X-E1

Compared to Fujifilm X-E2

Samsung NX300
Fujifilm X-E2
  • $1200
  • APS-C
  • Touchscreen
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX300 vs Fujifilm X-E2

Canon 70D
Fujifilm X-E2
  • $1149
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Canon 70D vs Fujifilm X-E2

Compared to Sony A77 II

Samsung NX300
Sony A77 II
  • $1200
  • APS-C
  • Touchscreen
  • On-sensor phase detect
  • $1198
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Samsung NX300 vs Sony A77 II

Canon 70D
Sony A77 II
  • $1149
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Less expensive
  • $1198
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon 70D vs Sony A77 II

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