Samsung NX300M vs Sony A7

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Samsung NX300M vs Sony A7, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX300M (20MP) and the A7 (24MP) is relatively similar but the NX300M (APS-C) and A7 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX300M was launched 12 months earlier than the A7 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the NX300M matches up vs the A7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX300M & Sony Alpha A7. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX300M Gallery & Sony A7 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung NX300M offers exterior measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony A7 has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the NX300M and the A7.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX300M and A7 is 86 and 78 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX300M and A7.

As you can tell, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX300M due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A7 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older NX300M is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.