In depth comparison and review of Samsung SMART Camera NX300 and Samsung SMART Camera NX mini + NX-M 9mm. Compare design, sensors, proximity features, memory capacities and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right camera for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the digital camera that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Samsung SMART Camera NX300 | Samsung SMART Camera NX mini + NX-M 9mm |
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Product Type | Digital camera - 1080p - mirrorless system | Digital camera - 1080p - mirrorless system |
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Lens Included | Body only | NX-M 9mm lens |
Height | 6.37 cm | 6.19 cm |
Width | 12.2 cm | 11.04 cm |
Depth | 4.07 cm | 2.25 cm |
Weight | 284 g | 158 g |
Enclosure Colour | - | Brown | Black | White | Mint green |
Digital Zoom | 2x | - |
SENSOR | Samsung SMART Camera NX300 | Samsung SMART Camera NX mini + NX-M 9mm |
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Sensor Resolution | 20.3 Megapixel | 20.5 Megapixel |
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Optical Sensor Type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Total Pixels | 21,600,000 pixels | 20,900,000 pixels |
Effective Sensor Resolution | 20,300,000 pixels | 20,500,000 pixels |
Optical Sensor Size | APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) | 1.0" |
Sensor Dust Reduction | Yes | Yes |
Sensor Features | Dust Reduction (image sensor vibration) | Dust Reduction (image sensor vibration) |
PROCESSOR | Samsung SMART Camera NX300 | Samsung SMART Camera NX mini + NX-M 9mm |
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Image Processor | DRIMeIV | - |
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LENS | Samsung SMART Camera NX300 | Samsung SMART Camera NX mini + NX-M 9mm |
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Type | - | Wide-angle lens 9 f/3.5 |
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Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | - | 24.3mm |
Focus Adjustment | - | Automatic, manual |
Min Focus Distance | - | 11 cm |
Max View Angle | - | 83.4 degree(s) |
Lens Construction | - | 5 groups / 6 elements |
Lens Mounting Type | Samsung NX | Samsung NX-M |
Features | - | ED glass, aspherical lens, Xtreme High Refractive (XHR) glass |
FOCUSING | Samsung SMART Camera NX300 | Samsung SMART Camera NX mini + NX-M 9mm |
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Auto Focus | TTL contrast and phase detection | TTL contrast detection |
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Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty | 247 | 35 |
AE/AF Control | Face-priority AF, Touch Area AF | Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Touch Area AF |
Face Detection | Face-priority AF function | Face Detection AF/AE, Wink Self-timer |
VIEWFINDER | Samsung SMART Camera NX300 | Samsung SMART Camera NX mini + NX-M 9mm |
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Field of View Crop Factor | - | 2.7 |
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EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE | Samsung SMART Camera NX300 | Samsung SMART Camera NX mini + NX-M 9mm |
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ISO (Max) | 25600 | 25600 |
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Light Sensitivity | ISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 1600, ISO 6400, ISO 3200, ISO auto, ISO 12800, ISO 25600 | ISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 160, ISO 1600, ISO 6400, ISO 3200, ISO 12800, ISO 25600, ISO auto (160-3200) |
Exposure Metering | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot |
Exposure Metering Zones | 221 | 221 |
Exposure Modes | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority, lens-priority | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority |
Shooting Programs | Landscape, night mode, macro, silhouette, fireworks, panorama assist, sunset, beauty, waterfall, action freeze, rich tone, light trace, creative shot, best face | Landscape, night mode, macro, silhouette, party/indoor, food, fireworks, panorama assist, sunset, kids, waterfall, beauty face, action freeze, rich tone, light trace, best face |
Special Effects | Cool, Negative, Vivid, Custom Effect, landscape, portrait, Water Colour, miniature, Calm, Classic, Forest, Retro, Vignetting, Selective Colour, Oil Paint, Ink Painting, Coloured Pencil, Wash Drawing, Acryl | Cool, Negative, Vivid, Custom Effect, fisheye, soft focus, Sketch, landscape, portrait, miniature, Calm, Cartoon, Classic, Forest, Retro, cross filter, Vignetting, Oil Paint, Ink Painting, Zooming Shot |
White Balance | Custom, automatic, presets | Custom, automatic, presets |
White Balance Presets | Cloudy, tungsten light, Flash, daylight, fluorescent light (warm white), fluorescent light (daylight white), fluorescent light (natural white) | Cloudy, tungsten light, Flash, daylight, fluorescent light (daylight), fluorescent light (natural white), fluorescent light (white) |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/6000 sec | 1/16000 sec |
Min Shutter Speed | 240 sec | 240 sec |
Exposure Compensation | ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps | ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps |
Auto Exposure Bracketing | 3 steps | 3 steps |
White Balance Bracketing | Yes | Yes |
X-sync Speed | 1/180 sec | 1/200sec |
Exposure Range | EV 0-18 (ISO 100) | EV 0-18 (ISO 160) |
Retouch | - | Face retouch |
DISPLAY | Samsung SMART Camera NX300 | Samsung SMART Camera NX mini + NX-M 9mm |
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Type | 3.31" AMOLED display | 3" LCD display |
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Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
Display Format | 768,000 pixels | 460,800 pixels |
Display Form Factor | Folding | Folding |
Display Features | Colour control, contrast control, Touch AF | Colour control, contrast control |
FLASH | Samsung SMART Camera NX300 | Samsung SMART Camera NX mini + NX-M 9mm |
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Camera Flash | External flash | Built-in flash |
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Guide Number (m / ISO 100) | 8 | 4 |
Flash Modes | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction |
Red-Eye Reduction | Yes | Yes |
Features | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation |
External Flash Name | Samsung SEF-8A | - |
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER | Samsung SMART Camera NX300 | Samsung SMART Camera NX mini + NX-M 9mm |
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Digital Video Format | H.264 | H.264 |
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Image Recording Format | JPEG, RAW, MPO | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG |
Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo | Mono |
MEMORY | Samsung SMART Camera NX300 | Samsung SMART Camera NX mini + NX-M 9mm |
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Memory Card Slot | SD card | microSD card |
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Supported Memory Cards | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card | microSD Card, microSDHC Card, microSDXC Card, microSDHC UHS-I Memory Card, microSDXC UHS-I Card |
Image Storage | RAW 5472 x 3648 JPEG 5472 x 3648 JPEG 3888 x 2592 JPEG 2976 x 1984 JPEG 1728 x 1152 JPEG 2736 x 1824 JPEG 5472 x 3080 JPEG 3712 x 2088 JPEG 2944 x 1656 JPEG 1920 x 1080 JPEG 3648 x 3648 JPEG 2640 x 2640 JPEG 2000 x 2000 JPEG 1024 x 1024 MPO 2688 x 1512 - 3D mode MPO 1920 x 1080 - 3D mode |
RAW 5472 x 3648 JPEG 5472 x 3648 JPEG 3888 x 2592 JPEG 2976 x 1984 JPEG 1728 x 1152 JPEG 2736 x 1824 JPEG 5472 x 3080 JPEG 3712 x 2088 JPEG 2944 x 1656 JPEG 1920 x 1080 JPEG 3648 x 3648 JPEG 2640 x 2640 JPEG 2000 x 2000 JPEG 1024 x 1024 |
Video Capture | H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 60 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps H.264 - 1920 x 810 - 24 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 60 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps H.264 - 640 x 480 - 30 fps H.264 - 320 x 240 - 30 fps |
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps H.264 - 640 x 480 - 30 fps H.264 - 320 x 240 - 30 fps |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung SMART Camera NX300 | Samsung SMART Camera NX mini + NX-M 9mm |
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Battery Type | Samsung BP1130 Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific | Samsung B740A Lithium Ion |
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Details | 1 x Samsung BP1130 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1130 mAh (included) | Samsung B740A Li-ion rechargeable battery - 2330 mAh (included) |
Battery Life | Photo shooting - 320 shots | Standby mode - 5.4 hours (with 9mm lens) Photo shooting - 650 shots (with 9mm lens) Standby mode - 4.4 hours (with 9-27mm lens) Photo shooting - 530 shots (with 9-27mm lens) |
CONNECTIONS | Samsung SMART Camera NX300 | Samsung SMART Camera NX mini + NX-M 9mm |
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Interface | Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC (Near Field Communication) | HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC (Near Field Communication) |
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Connectivity Features | Remote control via mobile devices, remote live view | Remote control via mobile devices, remote live view |
Print Standard | Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support | - |
Flash Terminal | Hot shoe | - |
Connector Type | USB 2.0 Composite video/audio output HDMI output |
USB 2.0 HDMI output |
FEATURES | Samsung SMART Camera NX300 | Samsung SMART Camera NX mini + NX-M 9mm |
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Self-Timer Delay | 2 - 30 sec | 2 - 30 sec |
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Continuous Shooting Speed | 5 frames per second, 10 frames per second for 30 frames (5MP), 8.6 frames per second, 15 frames per second for 30 frames (5MP), 30 frames per second for 30 frames (5MP) | 6 frames per second, 30 frames per second (5MP), 10 frames per second (5MP), 15 frames per second (5MP) |
Services and Applications | YouTube capture mode | Cloud storage capability |
Additional Features | Audio recording, backlight compensation, RGB primary colour filter, sharpness control, digital image rotation, histogram display, in-camera red-eye removal, saturation control, GPS ready, brightness control, in-camera film editing, Dynamic Range Adjustment, Multi Motion Capture, distortion control, Touch Shutter technology, Smart AUTO, Live Panorama function | RGB primary colour filter, digital image rotation, histogram display, in-camera red-eye removal, cropping an image, resizing an image, saturation control, brightness control, in-camera film editing, USB charging, HDR image enhancement technology, Touch Shutter technology, Smart AUTO, Lens Distortion Correction, GPS via mobile, Tag & Go (NFC/Wi-Fi), Baby Monitor mode, Wi-Fi Direct |
OTHERS | Samsung SMART Camera NX300 | Samsung SMART Camera NX mini + NX-M 9mm |
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Included Accessories | - | Dust cap, body cap, lens cap, hand strap, AC power adaptor, USB cable |
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Software | Drivers & Utilities, Adobe Reader, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom | Drivers & Utilities, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 5 |
Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | 40 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | 0 °C |