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Samsung NX300M vs Sony A7c

Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX300M front
 
Sony Alpha A7c front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
88
Overall
80

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A7c Key Specs

Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Revealed September 2020
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony A7c Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Samsung NX300M and Sony A7c, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX300M (20MP) and the A7c (24MP) is relatively well matched but the NX300M (APS-C) and A7c (Full frame) posses different sensor size.

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The NX300M was unveiled 8 years prior to the A7c and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the NX300M grades versus the A7c in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Sony A7c

 NX300M A7c 
Screen size3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Samsung NX300M

 A7c NX300M 
RevealedSeptember 2020January 2013Fresher by 93 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k768kCrisper screen (+154k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung NX300M and Sony A7c

 NX300M A7c 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung NX300M features outside dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony A7c has sizing of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the NX300M versus the A7c.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A7c size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NX300M and A7c is 86 and 78 respectively.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A7c top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX300M and A7c.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX300M using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A7c will resolve greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older NX300M is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A7c sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A7c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300M Portrait photography factors
Sony A7c Portrait photography factors
77
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
78
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX300M Street photography advice
Sony A7c Street photography advice
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
has touch to focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
85
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
offers focus via touch
environment proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300M Sports photography features
Sony A7c Sports photography features
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
88
quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery power (740 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX300M
Travel photography with Sony A7c
66
has touch to focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
86
good battery power (740 CIPA)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
resolution is good (24MP)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX300M as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7c as a Landscape photography camera
72
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3.3")
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
88
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
good battery power (740 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX300M Vlogging factors
Sony A7c Vlogging factors
33
built-in touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of microphone port
86
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone support
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony A7c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300M and Sony A7c
 Samsung NX300MSony Alpha A7c
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX300M Sony Alpha A7c
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-01-03 2020-09-14
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMe IV -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 51200
Max boosted ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 247 693
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Sony E
Available lenses 32 122
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully articulated
Display diagonal 3.3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 768k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 331 grams (0.73 pounds) 509 grams (1.12 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots 740 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $699 $1,800