Samsung NX300M vs Sony A7S II

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Samsung NX300M and Sony A7S II, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and A7S II (12MP) and the NX300M (APS-C) and A7S II (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX300M was unveiled 3 years earlier than the A7S II which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the NX300M matches up versus the A7S II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX300M & Sony Alpha A7S II. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX300M Gallery & Sony A7S II Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX300M features outer measurements 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 A7S II has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the NX300M compared to the A7S II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX300M and A7S II is 86 and 68 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The picture below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX300M and A7S II.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX300M using its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung NX300M will render greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged NX300M will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.