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| Predecessor: |
Samsung NX200
NX200 vs NX300 |
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| Successor: |
Samsung NX500
NX300 vs NX500 |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | NX300 | Coolpix A |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | Compact |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $799.99 | $1099.95 |
| Street Price: | $1,199.99 | $1,096.95 |
| Date Available: | 2013-03-05 | 2013-03-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
19.4 oz
(549 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
10.5 oz
(298 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
4.8 x
2.5 x
1.6 in. (122 x 64 x 41 mm) |
4.4 x
2.5 x
1.6 in. (111 x 64 x 40 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) | 368.16mm2 (23.60mm x 15.60mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.29 microns | 4.79 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | 1.5x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | None |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | Yes | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 76 | 80 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 23.6 | 23.4 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 12.7 | 13.8 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 942 | 1,164 |
| 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) |
4928 x 3264
(16.1 MP,
Other), 3696 x 2448 (9.0 MP, Other), 2464 x 1632 (4.0 MP, Other) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), .SRW 12-bit RAW | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 14-bit RAW (.NEF), RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 8.1 | 4.1 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60p/30p/15p)
1920x810 (24p) 1280x720 (60p/30p) 640x480 (30p) 320x240 (30p) |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (30p/25p/24p) |
| Movie File Format: | MP4 (Video: MPEG4, AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC) | MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: Linear stereo PCM) |
| 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 | NIKKOR ; 7 elements in 5 groups |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 85mm | 28mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm | 18.5mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.06x | 1.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22 | f/2.8 - f/22; Electronically-controlled 7-blade iris diaphragm with 19 steps of 1/3 EV |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
28 cm to Infinity 11.0 in to Infinity |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
10 cm to Infinity 3.9 in to Infinity |
|
| Filter Thread: | 58.0mm | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | No |
| Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 2x i-Zoom | n/a |
| 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 Detect: Center, Normal area, Wide area, Face priority, Subject tracking |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | No / OLED | No / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | Optional DF-CP1 Optical Viewfinder | |
| 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 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 768,000 dots (384,000 px) | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) |
| Touchscreen: | Yes | No |
| Articulating Screen: | Yes | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 31.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | No | |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 25600 | 6400 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600 (1 or 1/3 EV steps) | Auto, 100-6400, Hi-1=12800, Hi-2=25600 |
| 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, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/6000 - 30 sec | 1/2000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 221-segment Multi, Center-weighted, Spot | Matrix, Center-weighted, Spot |
| 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 | Beach/Snow, Blossom, Candlelight, Child, Close-up, Dusk/Dawn, Food, High Key, Landscape, Low Key, Autumn colors, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Pet Portrait, Portrait, Silhouette, Sports, Sunset |
| Self Timer: | 2-30 sec in 1 sec steps seconds | 2, 5, 10, 20 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
| 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, Auto+slow sync, Fill flash, Slow sync, Rear-curtain+slow sync, Manual, Off; Red-eye reduction available |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 8.0 m / 26.2 ft. | 6.0 |
| Flash Range Description: | Bundled SEF8A flash has GN 8m at ISO 100 | GN approx. 6/21, or 6/22 when fired in manual mode at full power (ISO 100, m/ft, 23C/73.4F); 0.5 to 11.5m (1ft. 8 in. to 37ft.) |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/180 | 1/2000 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.5EV steps | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot shoe | Hot shoe |
| 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 | 14-bit RAW (.NEF), RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | MP4 (Video: MPEG4, AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC) | MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: Linear stereo PCM) |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| 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 | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional wired (SR2NX02) via USB | Optional wired or wireless |
| Connections (extended): | Mini HDMI, IEEE 802.11b/g/n Dual-band Wi-Fi (2.5G/5G) | Mini (Type C) HDMI, Accessory Terminal, DC-input via dummy battery AC adapter |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 1.12 | 0.96 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 1.72 | 0.96 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 2 | Unlimited |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 2.56 | 1.04 |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 8.1 | 4.1 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 14 | Unlimited |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 7.1 | 4.1 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 5 | 17 |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 7.7 | 4.1 |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 5 | 10 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.12 seconds | 0.58 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 | 0.235 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.41 seconds | 0.67 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.071 seconds | 0.065 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Full AF shutter lag, Multi-area AF mode = 0.299s | Full Autofocus lag, Multi-area AF mode = 0.577s |
| Startup Time: | 1.2 seconds | 1.9 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.9 seconds | 1.0 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 2.8 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 320 shots | 230 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary BP1130 | Proprietary EN-EL20 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary BP1130 lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL20 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | No | Yes |
| Internal Charging Supported: | Yes | No |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | iLauncher, Adobe Lightroom | ViewNX 2 CD-ROM |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | 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. | Nikon's first DX-format Coolpix camera. Available in black and silver. Optional DF-CP1 Optical Viewfinder will be available for a suggested retail price of ~US$450, and the UR-E24 Adapter Ring and HN-CP18 Lens Hood will be sold together for a suggested retail price of US$130. |
