Samsung NX300M vs Sony NEX-7
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62 Features
73 Overall
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![Samsung NX300M front Samsung NX300M front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Samsung_NX300M_7.jpg)
![Sony Alpha NEX-7 front Sony Alpha NEX-7 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Alpha-NEX-7/Sony-NEX-7-front.jpg)
84 Imaging
64 Features
71 Overall
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony NEX-7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Launched January 2013
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 400g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
- Launched December 2011
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony NEX-7 Overview
In this article, we will be analyzing the Samsung NX300M and Sony NEX-7, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX300M (20MP) and the NEX-7 (24MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor size (APS-C).
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The NX300M was manufactured 13 months after the NEX-7 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the NX300M matches up vs the NEX-7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony NEX-7 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX300M & Sony Alpha NEX-7. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX300M Gallery & Sony NEX-7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Sony NEX-7
NX300M | NEX-7 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | December 2011 | More modern by 13 months |
Screen sizing | 3.3" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Samsung NX300M
NEX-7 | NX300M | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 768k | Crisper screen (+153k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX300M and Sony NEX-7
NX300M | NEX-7 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Samsung NX300M vs Sony NEX-7 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX300M has outer measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-7 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung NX300M and Sony NEX-7 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the NX300M versus the NEX-7.
![Samsung NX300M vs Sony NEX-7 size comparison Samsung NX300M vs Sony NEX-7 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-NX300M-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-7-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NX300M and NEX-7 is 86 and 84 respectively.
![Samsung NX300M vs Sony NEX-7 top view buttons comparison Samsung NX300M vs Sony NEX-7 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-NX300M-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-7-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Samsung NX300M vs Sony NEX-7 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX300M and NEX-7.
Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony NEX-7 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern NX300M is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
![Samsung NX300M vs Sony NEX-7 sensor size comparison Samsung NX300M vs Sony NEX-7 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Samsung-NX300M-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-7-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Samsung NX300M vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and ViewFinder
![Samsung NX300M vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Samsung NX300M vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-NX300M-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-7-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony NEX-7 Specifications
Samsung NX300M | Sony Alpha NEX-7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX300M | Sony Alpha NEX-7 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2013-01-03 | 2011-12-13 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DRIMe IV | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 16000 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 247 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | Sony E |
Available lenses | 32 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3.3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 768 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/6000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 6.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 331 gr (0.73 pounds) | 400 gr (0.88 pounds) |
Dimensions | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 81 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1016 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | 430 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP1130 | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 or 5 images)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $699 | $699 |