Drop an SRW RAW file from your Samsung NX300 and get the exact shutter actuation count in seconds — processed entirely in your browser, never uploaded anywhere.
Check Shutter Count →The Samsung NX300 (2013) was one of Samsung's most popular NX cameras — a compact, Wi-Fi- and NFC-equipped APS-C mirrorless with a 20.3 MP CMOS sensor and a tilting touchscreen. It supported RAW capture in SRW format and offered a broad range of Samsung NX lenses. The NX300 attracted enthusiast photographers who wanted a capable APS-C body in a compact form.
With Samsung having exited the consumer camera market in 2016, the NX300 is now firmly in the used market. Verifying shutter count before purchase is important, as repair parts and official service are no longer available.
| Model | Release | Sensor | Rated Shutter Life | RAW Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung NX300 | 2013 | 20.3 MP APS-C | ~100,000 | SRW |
| Samsung NX500 (successor) | 2015 | 28.2 MP APS-C BSI | ~100,000 | SRW |
| Samsung NX1 (flagship) | 2014 | 28.2 MP APS-C BSI | ~150,000 | SRW |
| Actuation Count | % of Rated Life | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 0 – 10,000 | 0 – 10 % | Very low use — near new |
| 10,000 – 30,000 | 10 – 30 % | Low use — good condition |
| 30,000 – 60,000 | 30 – 60 % | Moderate use — inspect body carefully |
| 60,000 – 85,000 | 60 – 85 % | High use — negotiate price; shutter service approaching |
| 85,000 + | 85 %+ | Near or past rated life — significant mechanical risk |
The Samsung NX300 stores the shutter count in the Samsung MakerNote embedded in every SRW RAW file. ShutterCount reads this value locally in your browser without uploading the file.
No. The NX300 uses a conventional focal-plane mechanical shutter for all exposures. There is no full electronic shutter mode, meaning every shot increments the mechanical counter.
The NX500 (2015) offers a significantly better 28.2 MP BSI APS-C sensor, 4K video, and faster AF compared to the NX300's 20.3 MP non-BSI sensor. However, given the discontinued ecosystem, neither is a long-term investment — both are best suited to photographers who already own NX lenses.
Shoot an SRW RAW file, then drop it into shuttercount.app. The count is read from the Samsung MakerNote locally in your browser.
The estimated lifespan is approximately 100,000 actuations. Samsung did not officially publish this figure for the NX300.
At 40,000 actuations the NX300 has used 40% of its estimated 100,000-shot lifespan — moderate use. Given the discontinued system, prefer bodies with lower counts.
Resetting the counter requires a physical shutter replacement. Always verify from an original SRW file — do not rely on screenshots or JPEG exports.