Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A6300

Below, we will be comparing the Samsung NX1000 and Sony A6300, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX1000 (20MP) and the A6300 (24MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX1000 was revealed 4 years earlier than the A6300 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the NX1000 scores against the A6300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX1000 and Sony Alpha a6300. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX1000 Gallery and Sony A6300 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1000 offers exterior measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony A6300 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX1000 and Sony A6300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the NX1000 vs the A6300.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NX1000 and A6300 is 90 and 83 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1000 and A6300.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony A6300 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older NX1000 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.