Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX300
Portability
86 Imaging
63 Features
84 Overall
71
86 Imaging
63 Features
84 Overall
71
Portability
86 Imaging
63 Features
73 Overall
67
86 Imaging
63 Features
73 Overall
67
Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX300 Key Specs
Olympus E-P7
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.00" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 337g - 118 x 69 x 38mm
- Released June 2021
Samsung NX300
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(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Introduced November 2013
- Succeeded the Samsung NX210
- Refreshed by Samsung NX500
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On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-P7 versus Samsung NX300, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the E-P7 (20MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is pretty similar but the E-P7 (Four Thirds) and NX300 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.
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Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the E-P7 grades versus the NX300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P7 and Samsung NX300. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-P7 Gallery and Samsung NX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P7 over the Samsung NX300
| E-P7 | NX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | June 2021 |  | November 2013 | More modern by 92 months |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 768k | Clearer screen (+272k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Olympus E-P7
| NX300 | E-P7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3.3" |  | 3.00" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus E-P7 and Samsung NX300
| E-P7 | NX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting screen |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P7 enjoys external dimensions of 118mm x 69mm x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Samsung NX300 has measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-P7 versus Samsung NX300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-P7 against the NX300.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-P7 and NX300 is 86 and 86 respectively.
Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The picture here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P7 and NX300.
As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The E-P7 includes the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging. The fresher E-P7 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-P7 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX300 as a Portrait photography camera
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Olympus E-P7 Street photography info
Samsung NX300 Street photography info
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
provides focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Olympus E-P7 Sports photography factors
Samsung NX300 Sports photography factors
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
no phase detect auto focus
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Olympus E-P7 Travel photography details
Samsung NX300 Travel photography details
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
boasts touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Olympus E-P7 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX300 as a Landscape photography camera
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3.3")
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Olympus E-P7 Vlogging information
Samsung NX300 Vlogging information
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
built-in touchscreen
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic port
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Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX300 Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-P7 | Samsung NX300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus PEN E-P7 | Samsung NX300 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2021-06-09 | 2013-11-24 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | DRIMe IV |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.4 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 226.2mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 121 | 247 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Samsung NX |
| Amount of lenses | 118 | 32 |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3.00" | 3.3" |
| Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 768k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/6000s |
| Max silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
| Continuous shutter speed | 8.7 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.40 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash off, Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (2nd curtain), Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/180s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | BLS-50 lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 337 gr (0.74 pounds) | 331 gr (0.73 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 118 x 69 x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 360 photos | 330 photos |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BLS-50 | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $800 | $750 |
