Samsung NX300 vs Sony A7R

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX300 and Sony Alpha A7R. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX300 Gallery and Sony A7R Gallery.

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).

Compare the Samsung NX300 vs Sony A7R in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.