Nikon Z7 II vs Samsung NX300M

Following is a complete overview of the Nikon Z7 II and Samsung NX300M, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and NX300M (20MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and NX300M (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The Z7 II was launched 7 years after the NX300M which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Z7 II matches up against the NX300M with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z7 Mark II and Samsung NX300M. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon Z7 II Gallery and Samsung NX300M Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 II offers outer dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Samsung NX300M has measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Compare the Nikon Z7 II and Samsung NX300M in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Z7 II compared to the NX300M.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 II and NX300M is 61 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The image here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 II and NX300M.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z7 II featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Nikon Z7 II will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer Z7 II should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.