Samsung NX300 vs Sony NEX-7

Its time to examine more in depth at the Samsung NX300 and Sony NEX-7, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX300 (20MP) and the NEX-7 (24MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX300 was released 24 months after the NEX-7 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the NX300 scores versus the NEX-7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX300 and Sony Alpha NEX-7. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX300 Gallery and Sony NEX-7 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX300 has physical 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 NEX-7 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung NX300 and Sony NEX-7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the NX300 compared to the NEX-7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX300 and NEX-7 is 86 and 84 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The pic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX300 and NEX-7.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony NEX-7 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The newer NX300 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.