In depth comparison and review of Samsung SMART Camera NX300 and Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm. 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 | Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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Product Type | Digital camera - 1080p - mirrorless system | Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode, movie recording |
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Lens Included | Body only | AF-S VR DX 18-55mm lens |
Height | 6.37 cm | 9.8 cm |
Width | 12.2 cm | 12.5 cm |
Depth | 4.07 cm | 7.6 cm |
Weight | 284 g | 480 g |
Body Material | - | Carbon fibre reinforced plastic |
Enclosure Colour | - | Black | Red | Grey |
Digital Zoom | 2x | - |
Optical Zoom | - | 3x |
Navigation | - | GPS receiver, A-GPS receiver |
SENSOR | Samsung SMART Camera NX300 | Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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Sensor Resolution | 20.3 Megapixel | 24.2 Megapixel |
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Optical Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Total Pixels | 21,600,000 pixels | 24,780,000 pixels |
Effective Sensor Resolution | 20,300,000 pixels | 24,200,000 pixels |
Optical Sensor Size | APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) | APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) |
Sensor Dust Reduction | Yes | Yes |
Sensor Features | Dust Reduction (image sensor vibration) | Self Cleaning Sensor Unit, OLPF-less architecture |
Image Stabiliser | - | Optical |
Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser | - | Yes |
PROCESSOR | Samsung SMART Camera NX300 | Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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Image Processor | DRIMeIV | EXPEED 4 |
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LENS | Samsung SMART Camera NX300 | Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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Type | - | Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 18 - 55 mm - f/3.5-5.6 G ED II Nikon AF-S DX |
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Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | - | 27 - 82.5mm |
Focus Adjustment | - | Automatic, manual |
Min Focus Distance | - | 28 cm |
Max View Angle | - | 76 degree(s) |
Zoom Adjustment | - | Manual |
Lens Construction | - | 5 groups / 7 elements |
Filter Size | - | 52 mm |
Lens Mounting Type | Samsung NX | Nikon F |
Features | - | Full-time manual focusing, ED glass, Silent Wave Motor (SWM), aspherical lens |
FOCUSING | Samsung SMART Camera NX300 | Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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Auto Focus | TTL contrast and phase detection | TTL contrast and phase detection |
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Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty | 247 | 39 |
AE/AF Control | Face-priority AF, Touch Area AF | 3D-tracking AF, Auto-area AF, Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF |
Face Detection | Face-priority AF function | Face-priority AF function |
VIEWFINDER | Samsung SMART Camera NX300 | Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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Viewfinder Type | - | Optical - eye-level pentamirror |
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Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage | - | 95% |
Optical Viewfinder Magnification | - | 0.82x |
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range | - | -1.7 to +1.0 |
Field of View Crop Factor | - | 1.5 |
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE | Samsung SMART Camera NX300 | Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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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 auto, ISO 25600, ISO 100-12800 |
Exposure Metering | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot | Centre-weighted, 3D colour matrix II, colour matrix II, spot (2.5%) |
Exposure Metering Zones | 221 | - |
Exposure Modes | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority, lens-priority | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority, i-TTL program flash |
Shooting Programs | Landscape, night mode, macro, silhouette, fireworks, panorama assist, sunset, beauty, waterfall, action freeze, rich tone, light trace, creative shot, best face | Autumn colour, landscape, portrait mode, close-up, party/indoor, beach/snow, night portrait, Children, food, night landscape, dawn/dusk, sports mode, sunset, candle, blossom, pet portrait |
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 | Neutral, Vivid, fisheye, monochrome, landscape, portrait, miniature, Toy camera, Silhouette, Colour sketch, Colour outline, Perspective Control, Selective Colour, High Key, Night Vision, Low Key, HDR Painting, Image Overlay, Quick retouch |
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) | Incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, sunlight, Flash, shade |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/6000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
Min Shutter Speed | 240 sec | 30 sec |
Exposure Compensation | ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps | ±5 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps |
Auto Exposure Bracketing | 3 steps | 3 steps in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps |
White Balance Bracketing | Yes | Yes |
X-sync Speed | 1/180 sec | 1/200sec |
Exposure Range | EV 0-18 (ISO 100) | EV 0-20 (ISO 100) |
DISPLAY | Samsung SMART Camera NX300 | Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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Type | 3.31" AMOLED display | 3.2" LCD display |
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Touch Screen | Yes | - |
Display Format | 768,000 pixels | 1,037,000 pixels |
Display Form Factor | Folding | Rotating |
Display Features | Colour control, contrast control, Touch AF | Colour control, display brightness control |
FLASH | Samsung SMART Camera NX300 | Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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Camera Flash | External flash | Pop-up flash |
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Guide Number (m / ISO 100) | 8 | 13 |
Flash Modes | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction |
Red-Eye Reduction | Yes | Yes |
Features | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation, wireless off-camera control |
External Flash Name | Samsung SEF-8A | - |
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER | Samsung SMART Camera NX300 | Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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Digital Video Format | H.264 | H.264, MOV |
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Image Recording Format | JPEG, RAW, MPO | JPEG, RAW + JPEG, NEF (RAW) |
Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo | Stereo |
Microphone Features | - | Sensitivity control |
MEMORY | Samsung SMART Camera NX300 | Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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Memory Card Slot | SD card | SD 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 | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory 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 |
6000 x 4000 4496 x 3000 2992 x 2000 |
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 - 60 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 60 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 50 fps H.264 - 640 x 424 - 30 fps H.264 - 640 x 424 - 25 fps |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung SMART Camera NX300 | Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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Battery Type | Samsung BP1130 Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific | Nikon EN-EL14a Lithium Ion |
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Details | 1 x Samsung BP1130 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1130 mAh (included) | Nikon EN-EL14a Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) |
Battery Life | Photo shooting - 320 shots | Photo shooting - 600 shots |
CONNECTIONS | Samsung SMART Camera NX300 | Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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Interface | Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC (Near Field Communication) | Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g |
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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 | Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support |
Flash Terminal | Hot shoe | Hot shoe |
Connector Type | USB 2.0 Composite video/audio output HDMI output |
USB 2.0 HDMI output Composite video/audio output Microphone |
FEATURES | Samsung SMART Camera NX300 | Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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Self-Timer Delay | 2 - 30 sec | 10 sec, 2sec, 5 sec, 20sec |
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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) | 5 frames per second |
Services and Applications | YouTube capture mode | - |
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 | Digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, in-camera red-eye removal, cropping an image, resizing an image, interval shooting mode, highlight point display, in-camera film editing, Active D-Lighting technology, Scene Recognition System (SRS), in-camera RAW processing, automatic display brightness adjustment, HDR image enhancement technology, Live View Scene Auto Selector, distortion control, perspective control, no anti-aliasing filter, noise reduction over long exposures, high ISO speed noise reduction, Active D-Lighting bracketing |
OTHERS | Samsung SMART Camera NX300 | Nikon D5300 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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Included Accessories | - | Eyepiece cover, battery charger, body cap, neck strap, USB cable, eyecup, shoe cap, audio / video cable |
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Software | Drivers & Utilities, Adobe Reader, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom | Nikon ViewNX 2 |
Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | 40 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | 0 °C |