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Samsung NX1 vs Sony A6000

Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76
Samsung NX1 front
 
Sony Alpha a6000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
65
Features
78
Overall
70

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A6000 Key Specs

Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Launched September 2014
Sony A6000
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
  • Announced April 2014
  • Old Model is Sony NEX-6
  • Newer Model is Sony A6300
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony A6000 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Samsung NX1 and Sony A6000, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX1 (28MP) and the A6000 (24MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX1 was launched 5 months after the A6000 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the NX1 scores versus the A6000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Sony A6000

 NX1 A6000 
Screen resolution1036k922kCrisper screen (+114k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Samsung NX1

 A6000 NX1 

Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Sony A6000

 NX1 A6000 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014April 2014Same age
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX1 enjoys exterior dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony A6000 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the NX1 and the A6000.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A6000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NX1 and A6000 is 66 and 85 respectively.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A6000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The pic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1 and A6000.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung NX1 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A6000 as a Portrait photography camera
80
you can focus manually
resolution is amazing (28 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
79
manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1 Street photography details
Sony A6000 Street photography details
74
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
includes focus by touch
weather proof
lighter than average (550 grams)
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (344g)
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1 Sports photography advice
Sony A6000 Sports photography advice
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is amazing (28 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
72
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1 Travel photography advice
Sony A6000 Travel photography advice
74
lighter than average (550g)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
resolution is amazing (28 megapixels)
flash built-in
display isn't selfie friendly
77
lighter than competition (344 grams)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1 Landscape photography details
Sony A6000 Landscape photography details
78
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is amazing (28 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
78
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1 Vlogging features
Sony A6000 Vlogging features
34
has touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic support
lighter than average (550 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
33
supports face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (344 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone jack
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony A6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1 and Sony A6000
 Samsung NX1Sony Alpha a6000
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX1 Sony Alpha a6000
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2014-09-15 2014-04-23
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIMe 5 Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 28 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6480 x 4320 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 209 179
Cross type focus points 153 -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Sony E
Number of lenses 32 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,036 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 15.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 11.00 m (ISO 100) 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 550 gr (1.21 lb) 344 gr (0.76 lb)
Dimensions 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 83 82
DXO Color Depth rating 24.2 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.2 13.1
DXO Low light rating 1363 1347
Other
Battery life 500 shots 360 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1900 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $1,500 $548