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Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX300

Portability
61
Imaging
79
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Samsung NX300 front
Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX300 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced October 2020
  • Older Model is Nikon Z7
Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Superseded the Samsung NX210
  • Updated by Samsung NX500
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Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX300 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Nikon Z7 II versus Samsung NX300, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and NX300 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z7 II was announced 6 years after the NX300 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Z7 II grades against the NX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Samsung NX300

 Z7 II NX300 
ReleasedOctober 2020November 2013More modern by 84 months
Display resolution2100k768kSharper display (+1332k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Nikon Z7 II

 NX300 Z7 II 
Display sizing3.3"3.2"Larger display (+0.1")

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Samsung NX300

 Z7 II NX300 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z7 II enjoys exterior dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300 has proportions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Examine the Nikon Z7 II versus Samsung NX300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Z7 II versus the NX300.

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and NX300 is 61 and 86 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 II and NX300.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z7 II using its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will give greater detail with its extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher Z7 II is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX300 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX300 as a Portrait photography camera
87
you can focus manually
MP count excellent (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
77
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z7 II
Street photography with Samsung NX300
79
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
weather proof
great ISO range (25,600)
80
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
includes focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography factors
Samsung NX300 Sports photography factors
89
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX300 Travel photography highlights
72
weather proof
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
MP count excellent (46MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
66
includes focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography information
Samsung NX300 Landscape photography information
87
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proof
2 card slots
72
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3.3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging info
Samsung NX300 Vlogging info
36
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
33
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic port
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Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Samsung NX300
 Nikon Z7 Mark IISamsung NX300
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Samsung NX300
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2020-10-14 2013-11-24
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - DRIMe IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 46MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 8256 x 5504 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 493 247
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Samsung NX
Number of lenses 15 32
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3.2 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of screen 2,100k dot 768k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705 gr (1.55 pounds) 331 gr (0.73 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 76
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 942
Other
Battery life 420 photographs 330 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 2 One
Pricing at launch $2,997 $750