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Samsung NX300 vs Sony A7R III

Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67
Samsung NX300 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R III front
Portability
63
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84

Samsung NX300 vs Sony A7R III Key Specs

Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • 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  • Superseded the Samsung NX210
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX500
Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Announced October 2017
  • Replaced the Sony A7R II
  • Replacement is Sony A7R IV
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony A7R III Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung NX300 vs Sony A7R III, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX300 (20MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the NX300 (APS-C) and A7R III (Full frame) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX300 was revealed 4 years before the A7R III which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the NX300 matches up against the A7R III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Sony A7R III

 NX300 A7R III 
Display dimensions3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Samsung NX300

 A7R III NX300 
AnnouncedOctober 2017November 2013More modern by 47 months
Display resolution1440k768kClearer display (+672k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX300 and Sony A7R III

 NX300 A7R III 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung NX300 vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX300 features outside measurements 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 A7R III has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the NX300 versus the A7R III.

Samsung NX300 vs Sony A7R III size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX300 and A7R III is 86 and 63 respectively.

Samsung NX300 vs Sony A7R III top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The image here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX300 and A7R III.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX300 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A7R III will offer you more detail because of its extra 22 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged NX300 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung NX300 vs Sony A7R III sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Sony A7R III Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300 vs Sony A7R III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300 Portrait photography information
Sony A7R III Portrait photography information
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
86
focusing manually
excellent MP (42 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX300 Street photography details
Sony A7R III Street photography details
80
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
79
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
features focus by touch
environment proof
above average ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Sports photography camera
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
89
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (42 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proof
great battery (650 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX300
Travel photography with Sony A7R III
67
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
74
great battery (650 shots)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
features focus by touch
excellent MP (42MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX300 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Landscape photography camera
72
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3.3")
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
87
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (42 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
great battery (650 per charge)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX300 Vlogging details
Sony A7R III Vlogging details
33
touchscreen capability
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no microphone socket
37
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony A7R III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300 and Sony A7R III
 Samsung NX300Sony Alpha A7R III
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX300 Sony Alpha A7R III
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2013-11-24 2017-10-25
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMe IV Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 42MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 7952 x 5304
Highest native ISO 25600 32000
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 247 425
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Sony E
Available lenses 32 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3.3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 768k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 331 gr (0.73 lb) 657 gr (1.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 76 100
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.7 14.7
DXO Low light rating 942 3523
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 650 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one)
Card slots Single Dual
Pricing at launch $750 $2,800