A good camera and great value. It is up against stiff competition from Olympus, Panasonic and Sony. Samsung includes Adobe Lightroom 4, valued about $200, in its software....
Decent image quality; Comfortable ergonomics; Big enough feature set for both amateur and enthusiast photographers; NFC and wireless means you can easily move files from the camera to your phone or tablet; Lightroom included in the bundle;
Low light performance could be sharper; Flash isn't built in and requires use of hot shoe; Vari-angle screen doesn't offer much angle from below;
It's hard to get into every nook and cranny of a camera, but what we've seen in the Samsung NX300, we've liked.Overall, Samsung has designed a camera that looks good, is comfortable to use, and offers versatility.We're sure that not every camera owner wil...
A great camera with a competitive price and package...
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Published: 2013-06-04, Author: Alex , review by: fatducktech.com
Abstract: Samsung's latest interchangeable lens camera offers a lot of functionality and a distinct retro style.Over at the Australian Financial Review, I've taken it through its photographic paces, which means you can either read it in paper form (on sale today at...
Easy Wi-Fi connectivity. Bundled with a free copy of Lightroom 4. Responsive touchscreen. Good image quality. Focus peaking
No viewfinder option. Screen is difficult to see in direct sunlight
Samsung delivers a camera with plenty of power and features to satisfy photographers who want to step-up to an interchangeable lens model....
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Published: 2013-05-16, Author: Alex , review by: fatducktech.com
Abstract: Samsung's latest compact interchangeable lens camera was launched in Sydney yesterday. I went hands on with it, with a little help from the world's fastest man. No, really…I've commented on this before, but there's a growing gulf between those who want DS...
Image quality, Build quality and design, Ease of use, Bundled Lightroom software
Slightly chunky body and lenses, No bundled external charger
Buying Guide Best compact system camera Samsung has thrown every feature and top-end spec it could at the NX300, and it's paid off. A large, vibrant screen, 20.3 megapixel sensor, 1/6000 sec maximum shutter speed and best focus time of just 0.08 seconds s...
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Published: 2013-12-22, Author: David , review by: telegraph.co.uk
Abstract: But regular cameras are now catching up in the convenience stakes. Some have WiFi built in so you can send images to social networking sites, while compact system cameras offer the high-quality image capabilities of DSLRs but in a smaller and more mana...
The NX300 is a great CSC, with decent image quality for both stills and video and good build quality. It's easy to use, too. However, the price tag is a little steeper than similar cameras.>> Read on…Pages12Tags:Photo & VideoBest prices todayRetailer Pric...
Picture quality up to 3200 ISO, Stylish design, great handling, Well thoughtout ergonomics, Kit lens has an iFn button for access to quick settings, Multitouch AMOLED tilt screen with 800 x 480 pixels
Still no builtin flash (external accessory supplied), Buffer memory is a bit tight, Startup and lowlight focusing could be quicker, Limited WiFi functions (especially for piloting the camera via a smartphone), Onscreen image fidelity isn't 100% accurate
The NX300 may not be the world's fastest camera, but it's still a seductive snapper with plenty of great features. It's well made, well designed, well thought out, and ensures impressively good image quality up to 3200 ISO. Once up and running, the NX300 ...