Samsung's mid-range NX mirrorless — 20.3MP APS-C, hybrid AF, tilting 3.3in AMOLED touchscreen and Wi-Fi
The Samsung NX300 was announced in January 2013 as the mid-range model in Samsung's NX mirrorless system, and it was named best advanced mirrorless camera by TIPA that year. It arrived near the peak of Samsung's camera effort, a couple of years before the company withdrew from the market, and remains one of the most capable NX bodies.
It uses a 20.3-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with Samsung's DRIMe IV processor, giving ISO 100-25600, a 1/6000s top shutter speed and up to 8.6fps continuous shooting. Autofocus is a hybrid phase- and contrast-detection system with 247 points. The 3.3in AMOLED touchscreen tilts, video reaches 1080p at 60fps, and built-in Wi-Fi with NFC handles image transfer to phones or computers.
The NX300 suits students and enthusiasts wanting DSLR-grade image quality in a small rangefinder-styled body. The AMOLED screen and touch interface still feel modern, and the sensor produces strong stills, but there is no built-in viewfinder and the discontinued NX lens system must be bought used.
Because Samsung exited cameras around 2016-2017, check that a battery and charger are included, as official spares are gone and third-party cells vary in quality. Confirm the tilting AMOLED screen is free of burn-in and ribbon faults, test Wi-Fi pairing if that matters, and factor NX lens availability into the asking price.