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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony NEX-6

Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
Portability
85
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony NEX-6 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Introduced June 2013
Sony NEX-6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Revealed March 2013
  • New Model is Sony A6000
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony NEX-6 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Sony NEX-6, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Galaxy NX was introduced 3 months later than the NEX-6 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the Galaxy NX matches up vs the NEX-6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony NEX-6

 Galaxy NX NEX-6 
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k921kCrisper display (+1k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 NEX-6 Galaxy NX 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony NEX-6

 Galaxy NX NEX-6 
RevealedJune 2013March 2013Similar generation
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy NX offers outside measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Sony NEX-6 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Galaxy NX versus the NEX-6.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony NEX-6 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy NX and NEX-6 is 82 and 85 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony NEX-6 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The visual below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy NX and NEX-6.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy NX to resolve more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony NEX-6 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography advice
Sony NEX-6 Portrait photography advice
77
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
74
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography features
Sony NEX-6 Street photography features
68
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (495 grams)
78
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (345g)
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-6 as a Sports photography camera
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery life (440 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
66
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-6 as a Travel photography camera
68
better than average battery life (440 per charge)
provides focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (495 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
75
lighter than competitors (345 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-6 as a Landscape photography camera
73
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
very good size screen (4.8")
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (440 CIPA)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
75
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging factors
Sony NEX-6 Vlogging factors
34
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (495g)
32
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (345 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no mic jack
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony NEX-6
 Samsung Galaxy NXSony Alpha NEX-6
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy NX Sony Alpha NEX-6
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-06-20 2013-03-25
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMe IV Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 99
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Sony E
Available lenses 32 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 4.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology HD TFT LCD Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45�
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
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 speed 9.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 495 grams (1.09 pounds) 345 grams (0.76 pounds)
Physical dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 1018
Other
Battery life 440 images 360 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $1,300 $365