Samsung NX300 vs Sony A7R IV

Following is a detailed analysis of the Samsung NX300 vs Sony A7R IV, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the NX300 (20MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the NX300 (APS-C) and A7R IV (Full frame) possess different sensor sizes.

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The NX300 was launched 6 years before the A7R IV which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the NX300 scores versus the A7R IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX300 & Sony Alpha A7R IV. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX300 Gallery & Sony A7R IV Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung NX300 enjoys outside measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony A7R IV has sizing of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX300 versus the A7R IV.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX300 and A7R IV is 86 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The pic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX300 and A7R IV.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX300 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony A7R IV will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 41MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged NX300 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.