- 35mm 861.6mm2
- 36.4 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 25,600
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| Prices: | Compare Prices | Compare Prices |
| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: |
Samsung NX3000
NX3000 vs NX3300 |
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| Successor: |
Sony A7R II
A7R vs A7R II |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | A7R | NX3300 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ILCE-7R | |
| Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: | Yes | No |
| Retail Price: | $2299.99 | $499.99 |
| Street Price: | $1,399.50 | $690.99 |
| Date Available: | 2013-12-07 | 2015-03-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
16.4 oz
(465 g)
includes batteries |
8.1 oz (230 g) |
| Size: |
5.0 x
3.7 x
1.9 in. (127 x 94 x 48 mm) |
4.6 x
2.6 x
1.5 in. (117 x 66 x 39 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | Samsung |
| Effective Megapixels: | 36.4 | 20.3 |
| Sensor Format: | 35mm | APS-C |
| Sensor size: | 861.6mm2 (35.90mm x 24.00mm) | 368.95mm2 (23.50mm x 15.70mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.88 microns | 4.29 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.0x | 1.5x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | None | None |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 95 | |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 25.6 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 14.1 | |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 2,746 | |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
7360 x 4912
(36.2 MP,
3:2), 4800 x 3200 (15.4 MP, 3:2), 3680 x 2456 (9.0 MP, 3:2), 4800 x 3200 (15.4 MP, 3:2), 3680 x 2456 (9.0 MP, 3:2), 2400 x 1600 (3.8 MP, 3:2), 7360 x 4144 (30.5 MP, 16:9), 4800 x 2704 (13.0 MP, 16:9), 3680 x 2072 (7.6 MP, 16:9), 4800 x 3200 (15.4 MP, 3:2), 3680 x 2456 (9.0 MP, 3:2), 2400 x 1600 (3.8 MP, 3:2), 12416 x 1856 (23.0 MP, Other), 8192 x 1856 (15.2 MP, Other), 2160 x 5536 (12.0 MP, Other), 2160 x 3872 (8.4 MP, Other) |
5472 x 3648
(20.0 MP,
3:2), 5472 x 3080 (16.9 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 3648 (13.3 MP, 1:1), 3888 x 2592 (10.1 MP, 3:2), 3712 x 2088 (7.8 MP, 16:9), 2640 x 2640 (7.0 MP, 1:1), 2976 x 1984 (5.9 MP, 3:2), 2736 x 1824 (5.0 MP, 3:2), 2944 x 1656 (4.9 MP, 16:9), 2000 x 2000 (4.0 MP, 1:1), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1728 x 1152 (2.0 MP, 3:2), 1024 x 1024 (1.0 MP, 1:1) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG, RAW (14-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG | JPEG, .SRW 12-bit RAW , RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60p(28Mbps)/60i(24/17Mbps)/24p(24/17Mbps))
1440x1080 (30p(12Mbps)) 640x480 (30p(3Mbps)) |
1920x1080 (30p/25p)
1280x720 (30p/25p) 640x480 (30p/25p) 320x240 (30p/25p) 640x480 (120p) 320x120 (120p) |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo | MP4 (Video: MPEG4, AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC) |
| Composite Video Out: | No | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | n/a |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Sony E | Samsung NX |
| Lens: | n/a | Samsung 20-50mm f/3.5-5.6 II NX |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 30 - 75mm | |
| Focal Length (actual): | 20 - 50mm | |
| Zoom Ratio: | 2.50x | |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22 | |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
28 cm to Infinity 11.0 in to Infinity |
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| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | n/a | 40.5mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x; up to 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom | Up to 2x i-Zoom |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast-detect AF: Multi Point (25 points) / Center-weighted / Flexible Spot (S/M/L) / Zone | Contrast Detection: 1 point (Free selection), Multi: Normal 21 points, Closeup 35 points; Face Detection: Max.10 faces; Object Tracking AF |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | EVF / LCD | No / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | EVF: 1.3cm (0.5-inch) 2.4M-dot XGA color OLED, 100% coverage, 0.71x magnification, -4.0 to +3.0 diopter, eye sensor | |
| Focus Peaking: | Yes | No |
| EVF Resolution: | 2,359,296 dots (786,432 pixels) | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.71x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.71x | |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) | 460,800 dots (153,600 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | Yes | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | Yes |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 23.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | No | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 25600 | 25600 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto (100-6400), ISO 100 - 25600; Low extention to ISO 50; up to 51200 in MFNR mode | Auto, 100 - 25600 (1 or 1/3EV step) |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (4 settings), Flash, Custom, Color Temp./ Filter (2500-9900K with 15-step Magenta/Green compensation), Underwater | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent (W, N, D), Tungsten, Flash, Custom, K(Manual); Micro Adjustment each 7 steps in Amber/Blue and Green/Magenta axes |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot | 221-segment Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Scene Modes: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion Blur; Sweep Panorama; HDR: Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure difference Level (1-6 EV at 1.0 EV step), | Scene: Panorama, Beauty Face (advanced), Best Face, Kids Shot, Landscape, Macro, Action Freeze, Rich Tones, Waterfall, Silhouette, Sunset, Night, Fireworks, Light Trace, Continuous Shot, Food, Party/Indoor; Smart Filter: Vignetting, Miniature, Soft Focus, Sketch, Fish Eye; Picture Wizard: Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Forest, Retro, Cool, Calm, Classic, Custom (1-3); Smart Range+; HDR |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 10; 3/5 shots after 10 seconds | 2-30 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | No | No |
| Flash Modes: | Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Hi-speed Sync, Wireless; Red-eye reduction: On/Off | Smart Flash, Auto, Auto+Red-eye reduction, Fill-in, Fill-in+Red-eye reduction, 1st Curtain, 2nd Curtain, Off |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | 8.0 m / 26.2 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | n/a | Bundled SEF8A flash has GN 8m at ISO 100 |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/160 | 1/180 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.5EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Multi Interface Hot shoe | Hot shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC | microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | UHS-I |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW (14-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG | .SRW 12-bit RAW , RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo | MP4 (Video: MPEG4, AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC) |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | Yes | Yes |
| NFC: | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | Yes | No |
| Headphone Jack: | Yes | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | No | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | No |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional via RM-VPR1, USB or Wi-Fi | Via Wi-Fi |
| Connections (extended): | Multi-Terminal Micro USB (with remote support), Type-D Micro HDMI, Microphone and Headphone jacks | HDMI, IEEE 802.11b/g/n |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.84 | |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.79 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | Unlimited | |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.84 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 15 | 13 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 4.0 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 15 | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 4.0 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 14 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.36 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.261 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.163 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Full Autofocus lag, Multi-area AF mode = 0.362s | |
| Startup Time: | 2.0 seconds | |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.9 seconds | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 340 shots | 370 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 270 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary | Proprietary BP740 |
| Usable Battery Types: | NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary BP740 lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | No | No |
| Internal Charging Supported: | Yes | Yes |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Image Data Converter 4, PlayMemories Home | iLauncher, Samsung RAW Converter, Samsung DNG Converter |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows Vista/7/8; Mac OS X 10.6 or later. (PlayMemories Home is Windows only.) | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | World's smallest, lightest, fully-featured interchangeable lens full-frame camera (along with Sony A7); No OLPF; Compatible with Sony's E-mount lens system and new full-frame lenses. | Available in the US in black or white. |
