Samsung NX300 for Portrait Photography

Is the Samsung NX300 good for Portrait Photography?

Samsung NX300 Portrait Photography Score

GOOD

Samsung NX300 has a score of 61 for Portrait Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. Samsung NX300 will satisfy most of your needs, but if you are looking for a camera that is even better suited to Portrait Photography, we recommend you to check the Alternative cameras at the bottom of this page.
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Samsung NX300 Portrait Photography Detailed Analysis

Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) sensor

Large sensors provide shallower depth of field and a nice blurry background for your portrait shots.

Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP

Samsung NX300's 20.0MP sensor will provide larger room for cropping, and you will be able print your portrait shots larger with more fine detail.

Average Ergonomics&Handling

Good handling and existence of well placed physical controls on the camera body is very important during portrait shooting. It is faster and more intuitive to change the camera settings with dedicated buttons and knobs instead delving into the menus on the LCD.

No Image Stabilization

Due to the lack of sensor based Image stabilization, Samsung NX300 users have to rely on lenses with optical IS in order to maximize the sharpness of their handheld portrait shots. Currently there are native Samsung NX mount lenses with Image Stabilization for Samsung NX300.

No Built-in Viewfinder

In the lack of a a viewfinder, holding the camera away from the body while using live view is not very stable, especial with heavy camera bodies and lenses. Besides, LCD screens are very hard to read under bright sunlight.

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Samsung NX300 Alternatives in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras for Portrait Photography

Hasselblad X1D Compare NX300 vs X1D	51 MP \| Medium format CMOS Sensor Hasselblad X Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #15 Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #14
	Imaging 93 Features Value for Money 100 Portability Overall Score	Portrait 99 Street Sports Daily 100 Landscape 99

Fujifilm GFX 50R Compare NX300 vs GFX 50R	51 MP \| Medium format CMOS Sensor Fujifilm G Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #1 Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #1
	Imaging 100 Features Value for Money 97 Portability Overall Score 100	Portrait 99 Street Sports Daily 99 Landscape 100

Sony A6500 Compare NX300 vs A6500	24 MP \| APS-C CMOS Sensor Sony E Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #75 Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #40
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street 93 Sports Daily Landscape

Panasonic GX9 Compare NX300 vs GX9	20 MP \| Four Thirds CMOS Sensor Micro Four Thirds Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #93 Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #46
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street 91 Sports Daily Landscape

Panasonic GX8 Compare NX300 vs GX8	20 MP \| Four Thirds CMOS Sensor Micro Four Thirds Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #58 Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #31
	Imaging Features 90 Value for Money Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street 92 Sports Daily Landscape

Hasselblad X1D

Fujifilm GFX 50R

Sony A6500

Panasonic GX9

Panasonic GX8