Samsung NX300 vs Sony RX10

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Samsung NX300 vs Sony RX10

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.

1 inch 116.2mm²
20.2 megapixels
24.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Sony RX10 Review.
How does it shoot? Sony RX10 in the real world.
See real-world photos taken with the RX10.
Compare Sony RX10 image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Sony RX10 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Samsung NX500
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Succeeded by the Sony RX10 II
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Differences

Samsung NX300 advantages over Sony RX10

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.29 vs 2.41 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Fast startup
~1.20 vs 2.0 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
NX300 test data on DxO Mark RX10 test data on DxO Mark

942 vs 474 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Thinner
40 mm vs 102 mm
Thinner
Less shutter lag
0.12 vs 0.23 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Faster shutter
1/6000 vs 1/3200 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Sony RX10 advantages over Samsung NX300

Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Longer stills battery life
More info

Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

420 vs 320 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Higher max flash sync
1/3200 vs 1/180 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 8.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
21 vs 14 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Bigger RAW buffer
10 vs 5 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Both provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

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.
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.
Read our Samsung NX300 Review

Smaller than SLR/CSC with comparable lenses; Larger sensor than other bridge cameras; SLR-like body without the hassle of changing lenses; Weather-sealed; Constant f/2.8 maximum aperture; Generous zoom range; Great viewfinder; Swift performance; Plenty of enthusiast-friendly features including raw shooting; Wi-Fi and NFC wireless sharing.
Expensive compared to other bridge cameras; Menus respond slowly after burst shooting; Lens doesn't zoom very quickly; High ISO performance doesn't quite match RX100 II.
Read our Sony RX10 Review

The Competition

Compared to Panasonic FZ1000

Samsung NX300

Panasonic FZ1000

$1200
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$773
1 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX300 vs Panasonic FZ1000

Sony RX10

Panasonic FZ1000

$698
1 inch

Top deck display
Integrated ND filter

$773
1 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Shoot 4K video

Compare Sony RX10 vs Panasonic FZ1000

Compared to Sony NEX-7

Samsung NX300

Sony NEX-7

$1200
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$1248
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX300 vs Sony NEX-7

Sony RX10

Sony NEX-7

$698
1 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Built-in Wi-Fi

$1248
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony RX10 vs Sony NEX-7

Compared to Fujifilm X-E1

Samsung NX300

Fujifilm X-E1

$1200
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$1299
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX300 vs Fujifilm X-E1

Sony RX10

Fujifilm X-E1

$698
1 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Tiltable Screen

$1299
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony RX10 vs Fujifilm X-E1

Compared to Fujifilm X-E2

Samsung NX300

Fujifilm X-E2

$1200
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$1059
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX300 vs Fujifilm X-E2

Sony RX10

Fujifilm X-E2

$698
1 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Tiltable Screen

$1059
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony RX10 vs Fujifilm X-E2

Compared to Sony RX10 II

Samsung NX300

Sony RX10 II

$1200
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$998
1 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Samsung NX300 vs Sony RX10 II

Sony RX10

Sony RX10 II

$698
1 inch

Less expensive

$998
1 inch

Shoot 4K video
Higher effective ISO

Compare Sony RX10 vs Sony RX10 II

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