Samsung NX300 vs Sony A7 III

Below, we will be evaluating the Samsung NX300 and Sony A7 III, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX300 (20MP) and the A7 III (24MP) is pretty close but the NX300 (APS-C) and A7 III (Full frame) come with different sensor sizing.

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The NX300 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the A7 III which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the NX300 matches up versus the A7 III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX300 & Sony Alpha A7 III. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX300 Gallery & Sony A7 III Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX300 enjoys exterior measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony A7 III has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the NX300 vs the A7 III.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NX300 and A7 III is 86 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NX300 and A7 III.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX300 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A7 III will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged NX300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.