Samsung NX10 vs Sony A6300

Here, we will be looking at the Samsung NX10 and Sony A6300, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the NX10 (15MP) and A6300 (24MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX10 was unveiled 6 years prior to the A6300 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the NX10 grades versus the A6300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX10 & Sony Alpha a6300. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX10 Gallery & Sony A6300 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX10 comes with physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony A6300 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX10 and Sony A6300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the NX10 vs the A6300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the NX10 and A6300 is 80 and 83 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The image here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX10 and A6300.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony A6300 to resolve more detail having an extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged NX10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.