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Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
84
Overall
71
Olympus PEN E-P7 front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX300M Key Specs

Olympus E-P7
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Revealed June 2021
Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Released January 2013
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Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX300M Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Olympus E-P7 versus Samsung NX300M, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the E-P7 (20MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is relatively well matched but the E-P7 (Four Thirds) and NX300M (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The E-P7 was announced 8 years later than the NX300M and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the E-P7 grades versus the NX300M in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P7 over the Samsung NX300M

 E-P7 NX300M 
ReleasedJune 2021January 2013Fresher by 103 months
Screen resolution1040k768kSharper screen (+272k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Olympus E-P7

 NX300M E-P7 
Screen size3.3"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus E-P7 and Samsung NX300M

 E-P7 NX300M 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P7 provides external dimensions of 118mm x 69mm x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Samsung NX300M has proportions 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 NX300M in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the E-P7 and the NX300M.

Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-P7 and NX300M is 86 and 86 respectively.

Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P7 and NX300M.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The E-P7 features the tinier sensor which will make getting shallow DOF trickier. The younger E-P7 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-P7
Portrait photography with Samsung NX300M
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P7 Street photography factors
Samsung NX300M Street photography factors
86
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
includes focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
80
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P7 Sports photography information
Samsung NX300M Sports photography information
73
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
doesn't have phase detect AF
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P7 Travel photography details
Samsung NX300M Travel photography details
87
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
66
comes with focus via touch
MP count good (20MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P7 Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX300M Landscape photography factors
83
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3.00")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
72
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3.3 inches)
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P7 Vlogging features
Samsung NX300M Vlogging features
80
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
33
built-in touchscreen
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
does not have external mic support
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Olympus E-P7 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P7 and Samsung NX300M
 Olympus PEN E-P7Samsung NX300M
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus PEN E-P7 Samsung NX300M
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2021-06-09 2013-01-03
Physical type 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 surface 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
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 121 247
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 118 32
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3.00 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 768 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 8.7 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.40 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337g (0.74 lbs) 331g (0.73 lbs)
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 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 360 shots 330 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $800 $699