Samsung NX300M vs Sony NEX-7

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.

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.

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).

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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.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NX300M and NEX-7 is 86 and 84 respectively.

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.