Samsung NX300M vs Sony A7S

Below, we will be looking at the Samsung NX300M versus Sony A7S, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and A7S (12MP) and the NX300M (APS-C) and A7S (Full frame) use totally different sensor size.

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The NX300M was released 15 months before the A7S which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the NX300M matches up vs the A7S with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX300M & Sony Alpha A7S. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX300M Gallery & Sony A7S Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX300M has 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) whilst the Sony A7S has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the NX300M and the A7S.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX300M and A7S is 86 and 77 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The graphic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX300M and A7S.

All in all, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX300M featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX300M will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older NX300M is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.