Samsung NX300M vs Sony A7 II

Following is a in depth review of the Samsung NX300M versus Sony A7 II, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX300M (20MP) and the A7 II (24MP) is fairly comparable but the NX300M (APS-C) and A7 II (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX300M was manufactured 22 months earlier than the A7 II making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the NX300M matches up versus the A7 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX300M & Sony Alpha A7 II. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX300M Gallery & Sony A7 II Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX300M enjoys outer 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 A7 II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX300M versus Sony A7 II in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the NX300M vs the A7 II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX300M and A7 II is 86 and 69 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The image below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX300M and A7 II.

Plainly, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX300M due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A7 II will provide greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged NX300M will be behind in sensor tech.