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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A6600

Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Sony Alpha a6600 front
Portability
77
Imaging
70
Features
96
Overall
80

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A6600 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
  • Revealed June 2013
Sony A6600
(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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony A6600

 Galaxy NX A6600 
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")

Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 A6600 Galaxy NX 
RevealedAugust 2019June 2013Newer by 75 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony A6600

 Galaxy NX A6600 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display resolution922k922kEqual 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).

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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.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A6600 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A6600 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A6600 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A6600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography highlights
Sony A6600 Portrait photography highlights
77
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
82
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography information
Sony A6600 Street photography information
68
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (495 grams)
84
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides focus by touch
environment proofing
above average high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography highlights
Sony A6600 Sports photography highlights
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery power (440 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
85
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery (810 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography features
Sony A6600 Travel photography features
68
better than average battery power (440 CIPA)
boasts focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (495g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
84
great battery (810 shots)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A6600 as a Landscape photography camera
73
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (440 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
85
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
great battery (810 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging information
Sony A6600 Vlogging information
34
has touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (495g)
84
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A6600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony A6600
 Samsung Galaxy NXSony Alpha a6600
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