- 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.
| Links | ||
|---|---|---|
| Prices: | Compare Prices | |
| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: |
Samsung NX200
NX200 vs NX300 |
|
| Successor: |
Samsung NX500
NX300 vs NX500 |
|
| General | ||
| Model Number: | NX300 | 170 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | Action Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $799.99 | $399.95 |
| Street Price: | $1,199.99 | $179.00 |
| Date Available: | 2013-03-05 | 2016-10-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
19.4 oz
(549 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
4.7 oz
(135 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
4.8 x
2.5 x
1.6 in. (122 x 64 x 41 mm) |
2.6 x
1.8 x
1.7 in. (66 x 47 x 43 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | Yes |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | 98.00 feet (30 meters) |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Samsung | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 20.3 | 8.3 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C | 1/2.3 inch |
| Sensor size: | 368.95mm2 (23.50mm x 15.70mm) | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.29 microns | 1.61 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | None |
| 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) |
3840 x 2160 (8.3 MP, 16:9) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), .SRW 12-bit RAW | JPEG (EXIF 2.3) |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 8.1 | n/a |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60p/30p/15p)
1920x810 (24p) 1280x720 (60p/30p) 640x480 (30p) 320x240 (30p) |
3840x2160 (30p/25p)
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p) 1920x1080 (120p) 1280x720 (240p) |
| Movie File Format: | MP4 (Video: MPEG4, AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC) | MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: AAC Stereo) |
| 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 | Single fixed focus, fixed aperture lens produces 170 degree angle of view |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 85mm | 15mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm | 2.4mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.06x | 1.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22 | f/2.8 (fixed) |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
28 cm to Infinity 11.0 in to Infinity |
40 cm to Infinity 15.7 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 | No |
| Auto Focus Type: | Hybrid AF (Phase and Contrast Detection); 105 points (Phase Detection AF), 247 points (Contrast AF) | n/a |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | n/a |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | No / OLED | No / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | ||
| 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 | 1.5 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 768,000 dots (384,000 px) | 345,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | Yes | No |
| Articulating Screen: | Yes | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | |
| Max Playback Zoom: | ||
| Top Deck Display: | No | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 25600 | 1600 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600 (1 or 1/3 EV steps) | Auto, 100-1600 |
| 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 | TBA |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/6000 - 30 sec | 1/16000 - 1/2 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 221-segment Multi, Center-weighted, Spot | Matrix, center-weighted |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | No |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | No |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | No |
| 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 | TBA |
| Self Timer: | 2-30 sec in 1 sec steps seconds | |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | No | No |
| Flash Modes: | Smart Flash, Auto, Auto+Red-eye reduction, Fill-in, Fill-in+Red-eye reduction, 1st Curtain, 2nd Curtain, Off | n/a |
| 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 | |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.5EV steps | |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot shoe | n/a |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | No |
| Uncompressed Format: | .SRW 12-bit RAW | |
| Movie File Format: | MP4 (Video: MPEG4, AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC) | MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: AAC Stereo) |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | 0.0 MB |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | Yes | Yes |
| NFC: | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth: | No | Yes |
| 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,Bluetooth,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional wired (SR2NX02) via USB | Via Wi-Fi/Bluetooth or included remote control |
| Connections (extended): | Mini HDMI, IEEE 802.11b/g/n Dual-band Wi-Fi (2.5G/5G) | Micro USB 2.0, Micro HDMI (Type-D) |
| 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 | |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 14 | |
| 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 | 250 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
| Battery Life, Video: | 60 minutes | |
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary BP1130 | Proprietary EN-EL12 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary BP1130 lithium-ion rechargeable | 1x Proprietary EN-EL12 lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | No | No |
| Internal Charging Supported: | Yes | Yes |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | iLauncher, Adobe Lightroom | None; Free downloads: Nikon SnapBridge 360/170 app for iOS and Android devices, KeyMission 360/170 Utility program for PC and Mac |
| 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. | Captures 170 degree stills and video up to 4K UHD, electronic Vibration Reduction (4K not supported), Waterproof down to 10m/33ft for 60 mins, Shockproof to 2m/6.6ft, Dustproof, Freezeproof (-10C/14F), SnapBridge 360/170 compatible, integrated Wi-Fi, NFC and Bluetooth. The KeyMission 170 comes with a remote control accessory, useful for stopping and starting recording or creating tags while. Optional Waterproof Housing available to extend underwater performance to 40m/131 ft. |
