Samsung NX300 vs Sony A7 II

On this page, we are looking at the Samsung NX300 vs Sony A7 II, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX300 (20MP) and the A7 II (24MP) is very close but the NX300 (APS-C) and A7 II (Full frame) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX300 was released 12 months prior to the A7 II so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the NX300 grades versus the A7 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX300 and Sony Alpha A7 II. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX300 Gallery and Sony A7 II Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX300 has external dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony A7 II has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX300 vs Sony A7 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the NX300 versus the A7 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the NX300 and A7 II is 86 and 69 respectively.

Often, its tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The pic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX300 and A7 II.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX300 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A7 II will render extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged NX300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.