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Samsung NX300M vs Sony A7S II

Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX300M front
 
Sony Alpha A7S II front
Portability
68
Imaging
61
Features
76
Overall
67

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A7S II Key Specs

Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony A7S II
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Bump to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Introduced October 2015
  • Succeeded the Sony A7S
  • Replacement is Sony A7S III
Photography Glossary

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A7S II Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Sony A7S II

 NX300M A7S II 
Display dimensions3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Samsung NX300M

 A7S II NX300M 
IntroducedOctober 2015January 2013More modern by 33 months
Display resolution1229k768kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX300M and Sony A7S II

 NX300M A7S II 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A7S II Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A7S II size comparison

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

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A7S II top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A7S II Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A7S II sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A7S II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A7S II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX300M
Portrait photography with Sony A7S II
77
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
68
has manual focus
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX300M Street photography information
Sony A7S II Street photography information
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
78
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
good ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300M as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7S II as a Sports photography camera
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
58
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proof
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery power (370 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX300M Travel photography highlights
Sony A7S II Travel photography highlights
66
includes touch to focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
49
environment proof
not so great battery power (370 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX300M
Landscape photography with Sony A7S II
72
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3.3 inch)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good ISO range (102,400)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
MP count low (12MP)
not so great battery power (370 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX300M Vlogging details
Sony A7S II Vlogging details
33
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone socket
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony A7S II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300M and Sony A7S II
 Samsung NX300MSony Alpha A7S II
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX300M Sony Alpha A7S II
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-01-03 2015-10-12
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMe IV Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4240 x 2832
Max native ISO 25600 102400
Max boosted ISO - 409600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 247 169
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Sony E
Available lenses 32 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.3" 3"
Resolution of screen 768k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
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
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps])
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 331 grams (0.73 lb) 627 grams (1.38 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 2993
Other
Battery life 330 photos 370 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $699 $2,767