Samsung NX300M vs Sony HX7V

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung NX300M and Sony HX7V, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and HX7V (16MP) and the NX300M (APS-C) and HX7V (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX300M was introduced 18 months after the HX7V making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the NX300M scores vs the HX7V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX300M & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX300M Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX300M has 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) while the Sony HX7V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung NX300M and Sony HX7V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the NX300M vs the HX7V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the NX300M and HX7V is 86 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The picture below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX300M and HX7V.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX300M using its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Samsung NX300M will offer you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern NX300M will have a benefit in sensor technology.