Nikon D7000 vs Samsung NX300

In this write-up, we are looking at the Nikon D7000 and Samsung NX300, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the D7000 (16MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D7000 was announced 4 years before the NX300 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D7000 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the D7000 matches up vs the NX300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D7000 & Samsung NX300. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon D7000 Gallery & Samsung NX300 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon D7000 features physical dimensions of 132mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs) and the Samsung NX300 has measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the D7000 and the NX300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D7000 and NX300 is 59 and 86 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The photograph here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the D7000 and NX300.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung NX300 to offer you more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older D7000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.