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Samsung NX300 vs Sony NEX-7

Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67
Samsung NX300 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-7 front
Portability
84
Imaging
64
Features
71
Overall
66

Samsung NX300 vs Sony NEX-7 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
  • Launched November 2013
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX210
  • Replacement is Samsung NX500
Sony NEX-7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 400g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Announced December 2011
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony NEX-7 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Sony NEX-7

 NX300 NEX-7 
AnnouncedNovember 2013December 2011Newer by 24 months
Screen sizing3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Samsung NX300

 NEX-7 NX300 
Screen resolution921k768kSharper screen (+153k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX300 and Sony NEX-7

 NX300 NEX-7 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung NX300 vs Sony NEX-7 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung NX300 vs Sony NEX-7 size comparison

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

Samsung NX300 vs Sony NEX-7 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Sony NEX-7 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung NX300 vs Sony NEX-7 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300 vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300 Portrait photography details
Sony NEX-7 Portrait photography details
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
78
has manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX300 Street photography details
Sony NEX-7 Street photography details
80
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
features focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
76
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300 Sports photography information
Sony NEX-7 Sports photography information
73
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
62
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery (430 CIPA)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX300
Travel photography with Sony NEX-7
67
features focus by touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
70
good battery (430 shots)
decent MP (24MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX300 Landscape photography factors
Sony NEX-7 Landscape photography factors
72
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3.3 inch)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
72
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (430 per charge)
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX300 Vlogging details
Sony NEX-7 Vlogging details
33
touchscreen functionality
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
35
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony NEX-7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300 and Sony NEX-7
 Samsung NX300Sony Alpha NEX-7
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX300 Sony Alpha NEX-7
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2013-11-24 2011-12-13
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIMe IV Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 16000
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 247 25
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Sony E
Number of lenses 32 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3.3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 768 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 331 grams (0.73 pounds) 400 grams (0.88 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 76 81
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.7 13.4
DXO Low light rating 942 1016
Other
Battery life 330 images 430 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 or 5 images))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $750 $699