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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony NEX-6

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1000 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
76
Overall
65

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony NEX-6 Key Specs

Samsung NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Revealed April 2012
  • Updated by Samsung NX1100
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
  • Announced March 2013
  • Newer Model is Sony A6000
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony NEX-6 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Samsung NX1000 versus Sony NEX-6, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the NX1000 (20MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX1000 was brought out 11 months earlier than the NEX-6 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the NX1000 grades against the NEX-6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Sony NEX-6

 NX1000 NEX-6 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Samsung NX1000

 NEX-6 NX1000 
AnnouncedMarch 2013April 2012More modern by 11 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Samsung NX1000 and Sony NEX-6

 NX1000 NEX-6 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution921k921kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX1000 enjoys outside dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-6 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the NX1000 against the NEX-6.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony NEX-6 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX1000 and NEX-6 is 90 and 85 respectively.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony NEX-6 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The image underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1000 and NEX-6.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung NX1000 to resolve extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged NX1000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony NEX-6 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-6 as a Portrait photography camera
77
manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX1000
Street photography with Sony NEX-6
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (222g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
78
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (345 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-6 as a Sports photography camera
56
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
66
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX1000
Travel photography with Sony NEX-6
68
lighter than competition (222 grams)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
75
lighter than competition in class (345 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Landscape photography details
Sony NEX-6 Landscape photography details
71
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
75
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Vlogging factors
Sony NEX-6 Vlogging factors
34
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing external mic port
32
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (345g)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no microphone jack
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1000 and Sony NEX-6
 Samsung NX1000Sony Alpha NEX-6
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX1000 Sony Alpha NEX-6
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-04-19 2013-03-25
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type 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 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 15 99
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Sony E
Available lenses 32 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45�
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lb) 345 grams (0.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 72 78
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 13.1
DXO Low light rating 840 1018
Other
Battery life 320 pictures 360 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BC1030 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $388 $365