- APS-C 369.0mm2
- 20.3 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 25,600
- 35mm 864.0mm2
- 47.3 megapixels
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28.00mm (35mm eq.)
Differences
Samsung NX300 advantages over Leica Q2
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Tiltable Screen
Tiltable
vs
Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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NFC
Yes
vs
No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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On-sensor phase detect
Yes
vs
No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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Thinner
40 mm
vs
91 mm
Thinner
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HDMI out
HDMI out
vs
None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
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Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter
vs
No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Leica Q2 advantages over Samsung NX300
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Larger sensor
35mm
vs
APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level
vs
Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes
vs
No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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Shoot 4K video
4K (DCI)
vs
1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
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Built-in Bluetooth
Yes
vs
No
Always-on wireless connectivity
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Higher max flash sync
1/500
vs
1/180 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
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Newer
6 years
vs
12 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
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More dots on screen
1040k
vs
768k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
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More pixels
47.3
vs
20.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter
vs
Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
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Longer exposure
120
vs
30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
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Faster JPEG shooting
20.0 fps
vs
8.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
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Bigger JPEG buffer
25
vs
14 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
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Faster RAW shooting
20.0 fps
vs
7.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
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Bigger RAW buffer
14
vs
5 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
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Slow-motion videos
Yes
vs
No
Shoot slow-motion videos
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Faster shutter
1/40000
vs
1/6000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
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Higher extended ISO
50000
vs
25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
Similarities
Common Strengths
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Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
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Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
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Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Common Weaknesses
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Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
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Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
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Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
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Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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Review Excerpt
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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.
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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.
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Read our Samsung NX300 Review
The Competition
Compared to Sony NEX-7
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Less expensive
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Touchscreen
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Lens selection
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Eye-level viewfinder
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Tiltable Screen
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Internal flash
Compared to Fujifilm X-E1
Samsung
NX300
Fujifilm
X-E1
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Less expensive
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Touchscreen
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Lens selection
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Eye-level viewfinder
Compared to Fujifilm X-E2
Samsung
NX300
Fujifilm
X-E2
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Touchscreen
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Tiltable Screen
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Lens selection
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Eye-level viewfinder
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Less expensive
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On-sensor phase detect
Compared to Leica Q
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Tiltable Screen
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On-sensor phase detect
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Larger sensor
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Eye-level viewfinder
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Shoot 4K video
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Built-in Bluetooth
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Less expensive
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Bigger pixels
Compared to Zeiss ZX1
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Less expensive
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Focus peaking
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Larger sensor
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Eye-level viewfinder
