Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A6600
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76 Overall
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A6600 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed June 2013
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
- Revealed August 2019
- Refreshed by Sony A6700
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A6600 Overview
On this page, we are evaluating the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Sony A6600, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and the A6600 (24MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (APS-C).
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe Galaxy NX was announced 7 years earlier than the A6600 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Galaxy NX grades vs the A6600 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A6600 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony Alpha a6600. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery and Sony A6600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony A6600
Galaxy NX | A6600 | |||
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Display dimensions | 4.8" | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") |
Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Samsung Galaxy NX
A6600 | Galaxy NX | |||
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Revealed | August 2019 | June 2013 | Newer by 75 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony A6600
Galaxy NX | A6600 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Display resolution | 922k | 922k | Equal display resolution | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A6600 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy NX features external dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Sony A6600 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).
Examine the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Sony A6600 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Galaxy NX and the A6600.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy NX and A6600 is 82 and 77 respectively.
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A6600 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy NX and A6600.
Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony A6600 to render extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy NX will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A6600 Specifications
Samsung Galaxy NX | Sony Alpha a6600 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung Galaxy NX | Sony Alpha a6600 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2013-06-20 | 2019-08-28 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DRIMe IV | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 32000 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 102400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 32 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 4.8" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | HD TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/6000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 495 grams (1.09 lb) | 503 grams (1.11 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") | 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1497 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 pictures | 810 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FZ1000 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $1,300 | $1,198 |