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Samsung NX300M vs Sony A7 III

Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX300M front
 
Sony Alpha A7 III front
Portability
63
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A7 III Key Specs

Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Released January 2013
Sony A7 III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Old Model is Sony A7 II
  • Updated by Sony A7 IV
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony A7 III Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Samsung NX300M and Sony A7 III, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX300M (20MP) and the A7 III (24MP) is relatively comparable but the NX300M (APS-C) and A7 III (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX300M was brought out 6 years prior to the A7 III which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the NX300M scores vs the A7 III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Sony A7 III

 NX300M A7 III 
Screen sizing3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Samsung NX300M

 A7 III NX300M 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018January 2013More modern by 62 months
Screen resolution922k768kCrisper screen (+154k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX300M and Sony A7 III

 NX300M A7 III 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A7 III Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung NX300M has outer dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony A7 III has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the NX300M vs the A7 III.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A7 III size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX300M and A7 III is 86 and 63 respectively.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A7 III top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A7 III Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX300M and A7 III.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX300M due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A7 III will produce more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged NX300M will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A7 III sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A7 III Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A7 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX300M
Portrait photography with Sony A7 III
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
84
focusing manually
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX300M Street photography features
Sony A7 III Street photography features
80
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
78
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
provides touch focus
weather proofing
above average high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300M as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7 III as a Sports photography camera
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
good megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
87
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery power (610 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX300M
Travel photography with Sony A7 III
66
provides touch to focus
good megapixels (20MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
73
good battery power (610 per charge)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
provides touch focus
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX300M as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7 III as a Landscape photography camera
72
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3.3")
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
85
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery power (610 per charge)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX300M as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7 III as a Vlogging camera
33
touchscreen capability
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic socket
36
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony A7 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300M and Sony A7 III
 Samsung NX300MSony Alpha A7 III
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX300M Sony Alpha A7 III
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2013-01-03 2018-02-27
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMe IV Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 24 megapixels
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 51200
Maximum boosted ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 247 693
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Sony E
Amount of lenses 32 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3.3" 3"
Resolution of display 768k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/6000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 331g (0.73 pounds) 650g (1.43 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 96
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 3730
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 610 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 Dual
Pricing at launch $699 $1,998