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Samsung NX300 vs Sony A7R

Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67
Samsung NX300 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R front
Portability
78
Imaging
74
Features
76
Overall
74

Samsung NX300 vs Sony A7R Key Specs

Samsung NX300
(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
  • Released November 2013
  • Superseded the Samsung NX210
  • Later Model is Samsung NX500
Sony A7R
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Replacement is Sony A7R II
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony A7R Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Samsung NX300 vs Sony A7R, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the NX300 (20MP) and A7R (36MP) and the NX300 (APS-C) and A7R (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX300 was introduced 2 months before the A7R and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the NX300 scores vs the A7R when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Sony A7R

 NX300 A7R 
Screen sizing3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Samsung NX300

 A7R NX300 
Screen resolution1230k768kSharper screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX300 and Sony A7R

 NX300 A7R 
IntroducedNovember 2013February 2014Similar generation
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung NX300 vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX300 comes with outside dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony A7R has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the NX300 vs the A7R.

Samsung NX300 vs Sony A7R size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NX300 and A7R is 86 and 78 respectively.

Samsung NX300 vs Sony A7R top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX300 and A7R.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX300 with its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony A7R will give greater detail using its extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively.

Samsung NX300 vs Sony A7R sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Sony A7R Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300 vs Sony A7R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7R as a Portrait photography camera
77
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW files
84
manual focus
excellent MP (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX300 Street photography highlights
Sony A7R Street photography highlights
80
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
has focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
80
tilting screen
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
lighter than others (465g)
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300 Sports photography advice
Sony A7R Sports photography advice
73
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
62
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
excellent MP (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
weather proofing
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
not so great battery (340 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX300 Travel photography info
Sony A7R Travel photography info
67
has focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
70
lighter than others (465 grams)
weather proofing
excellent MP (36 megapixels)
not so great battery (340 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX300 Landscape photography advice
Sony A7R Landscape photography advice
72
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3.3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
78
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
excellent MP (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
no image stabilization
not so great battery (340 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX300 Vlogging details
Sony A7R Vlogging details
33
built-in touchscreen
offers face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone socket
36
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone port
lighter than others (465g)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony A7R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300 and Sony A7R
 Samsung NX300Sony Alpha A7R
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX300 Sony Alpha A7R
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2013-11-24 2014-02-13
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMe IV Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 36 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 7360 x 4912
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 247 25
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Sony E
Amount of lenses 32 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 768k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 331g (0.73 lb) 465g (1.03 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 76 95
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 25.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.7 14.1
DXO Low light rating 942 2746
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 340 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $750 $1,898