Samsung NX300 vs Sony HX7V
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony HX7V Key Specs
(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
- Announced November 2013
- Older Model is Samsung NX210
- Replacement is Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Introduced July 2011
Samsung NX300 vs Sony HX7V Overview
Below, we are looking at the Samsung NX300 and Sony HX7V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the NX300 (20MP) and HX7V (16MP) and the NX300 (APS-C) and HX7V (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe NX300 was launched 2 years later than the HX7V and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the NX300 matches up against the HX7V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung NX300 vs Sony HX7V Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX300 Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Sony HX7V
NX300 | HX7V | |||
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Introduced | November 2013 | July 2011 | More recent by 29 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Samsung NX300
HX7V | NX300 | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | 768k | Sharper display (+153k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX300 and Sony HX7V
NX300 | HX7V | |||
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Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Samsung NX300 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX300 provides exterior dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony HX7V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
Look at the Samsung NX300 and Sony HX7V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the NX300 against the HX7V.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NX300 and HX7V is 86 and 92 respectively.
Samsung NX300 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The visual below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX300 and HX7V.
To sum up, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX300 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX300 will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher NX300 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony HX7V Specifications
Samsung NX300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-11-24 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DRIMe IV | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 247 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Number of lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 768 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/6000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 331 grams (0.73 lb) | 208 grams (0.46 lb) |
Dimensions | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 76 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 942 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BP1130 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $750 | $499 |