- APS-C 369.0mm2
- 20.3 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 25,600
- Go in depth with our full Samsung NX300 Review.
- See real-world photos taken with the NX300.
- APS-C 369.7mm2
- 16.2 megapixels
- 36.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Leica X-E (Typ 102) Review.
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Prices: | Compare Prices | |
Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Samsung NX200
NX200 vs NX300 |
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Successor: |
Samsung NX500
NX300 vs NX500 |
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General | ||
Model Number: | NX300 | X-E (Typ 102) |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | Mid-Sized |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $799.99 | $1795.00 |
Street Price: | $1,199.99 | $1,534.11 |
Date Available: | 2013-03-05 | 2014-09-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
19.4 oz
(549 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
12.2 oz
(345 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
4.8 x
2.5 x
1.6 in. (122 x 64 x 41 mm) |
4.9 x
2.7 x
2.0 in. (124 x 69 x 52 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Samsung | |
Effective Megapixels: | 20.3 | 16.2 |
Sensor Format: | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor size: | 368.95mm2 (23.50mm x 15.70mm) | 369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.29 microns | 4.79 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | n/a |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | Yes | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 76 | |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 23.6 | |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 12.7 | |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 942 | |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
5472 x 3648
(20.0 MP,
3:2), 5472 x 3080 (16.9 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 3648 (13.3 MP, 1:1), 3888 x 2592 (10.1 MP, 3:2), 3712 x 2088 (7.8 MP, 16:9), 2640 x 2640 (7.0 MP, 1:1), 2976 x 1984 (5.9 MP, 3:2), 2736 x 1824 (5.0 MP, 3:2), 2944 x 1656 (4.9 MP, 16:9), 2000 x 2000 (4.0 MP, 1:1), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1728 x 1152 (2.0 MP, 3:2), 1024 x 1024 (1.0 MP, 1:1) |
4944 x 3278
(16.2 MP,
Other), 4928 x 3264 (16.1 MP, Other), 4274 x 2856 (12.2 MP, 3:2), 3264 x 2160 (7.1 MP, Other), 2144 x 1424 (3.1 MP, Other), 1632 x 1080 (1.8 MP, Other) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), .SRW 12-bit RAW | JPEG, .DNG RAW |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 8.1 | 5.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | No |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60p/30p/15p)
1920x810 (24p) 1280x720 (60p/30p) 640x480 (30p) 320x240 (30p) |
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Movie File Format: | MP4 (Video: MPEG4, AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC) | |
Composite Video Out: | No | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | n/a |
HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Samsung NX | n/a |
Lens: | Samsung 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS III NX i-Function | Leica Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 ASPH, 8 elements in 6 groups with 1 aspherical element |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 85mm | 36mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm | 24mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.06x | 1.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22 | f/2.8 - f/16.0 in 1/3EV steps |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
28 cm to Infinity 11.0 in to Infinity |
30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | 58.0mm | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | |
Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 2x i-Zoom | |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Hybrid AF (Phase and Contrast Detection); 105 points (Phase Detection AF), 247 points (Contrast AF) | Contrast Detection: 1-point, 11-point, spot, face detection |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | No / OLED | No / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | Optional optical or EVF. | |
Focus Peaking: | Yes | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | No |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.3 | 2.7 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 768,000 dots (384,000 px) | 230,000 dots |
Touchscreen: | Yes | No |
Articulating Screen: | Yes | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | |
Max Playback Zoom: | 16.0x | |
Top Deck Display: | No | |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 25600 | 12500 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
ISO Settings: | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600 (1 or 1/3 EV steps) | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12500 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, White Fluorescent, Neutral Fluorescent, Daylight Fluorescent, Tungsten, Flash, Custom, Kelvin Color Temp., 7-step A/B + G/M adjust | Auto, halogen, daylight, cloudy, shade, electronic flash, 2 manual settings, manual color temperature setting with fine tuning |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/6000 - 30 sec | 1/2000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | No |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 221-segment Multi, Center-weighted, Spot | Smart multi-segment metering, center-weighted metering, selective (spot) metering |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Scene: Panorama (Live, 3D), Beauty shot, Night, Landscape, Portrait, Children, Sports, Close-Up, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, Sound Picture, 3D Photo; Smart Filter: Vignetting, Miniature, Fish-Eye, Sketch, De-fog, Halftone Dots, Soft Focus, Old Film1, Old Film2, Negative, Selective Color (4 Color Modes); Magic Frame: Old Album, Old Film, Wave, Full Moon, Old Record, Magazine, Sunny Day, Classic TV, Wall Art, Holiday, Billboard 1, Billboard 2, Newspaper | Film modes: Standard, dynamic, natural, B&W natural, B&W high contrast |
Self Timer: | 2-30 sec in 1 sec steps seconds | 2 or 12 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | No | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Smart Flash, Auto, Auto+Red-eye reduction, Fill-in, Fill-in+Red-eye reduction, 1st Curtain, 2nd Curtain, Off | Auto, flash exposure correction, red-eye correction, fill-in flash, slow sync, studio, 1st/2nd curtain sync |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 8.0 m / 26.2 ft. | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | Bundled SEF8A flash has GN 8m at ISO 100 | n/a |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/180 | 1/2000 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.5EV steps | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | Hot shoe | Hot shoe compatible w/ Leica SF 24D / SF 58 |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | .SRW 12-bit RAW | .DNG RAW |
Movie File Format: | MP4 (Video: MPEG4, AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC) | |
Included Memory: | No memory included | 110.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: | built-in memory | |
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | Yes | No |
NFC: | Yes | No |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi | USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | No |
Remote Control: | Yes | No |
Remote Control Type: | Optional wired (SR2NX02) via USB | |
Connections (extended): | Mini HDMI, IEEE 802.11b/g/n Dual-band Wi-Fi (2.5G/5G) | |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 1.12 | |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 1.72 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 2 | |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 2.56 | |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 8.1 | 5.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 14 | 8 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 7.1 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 5 | |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 7.7 | |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 5 | |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.12 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.088 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.41 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.071 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | Full AF shutter lag, Multi-area AF mode = 0.299s | |
Startup Time: | 1.2 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.9 seconds | |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 2.8 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 320 shots | |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary BP1130 | Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary BP1130 lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | No | |
Internal Charging Supported: | Yes | |
Software | ||
Included Software: | iLauncher, Adobe Lightroom | Adobe Photoshop Lightroom (free download after registration) |
OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | NEW 3D Still and movie capture, NEW Hybrid AF (Phase and Contrast Detection), NEW 3.3-inch AMOLED Touchscreen and Tilt Display, NEW SMART Camera 2.0 functionality, NEW Premium retro modern design, 20.3 MP CMOS sensor (APS-C), Full HD video recording, Dual-band Wi-Fi Connectivity (2.4G/5G). Available in black/silver or white/silver. | Titanium colored top and bottom covers, silver operating elements and metallic silver structured leatherette. |