Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A6400
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60 Overall
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A6400 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
- Launched April 2012
- New Model is Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102400)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
- Announced January 2019
Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A6400 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Samsung NX1000 versus Sony A6400, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX1000 (20MP) and the A6400 (24MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor size (APS-C).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe NX1000 was launched 7 years before the A6400 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the NX1000 matches up against the A6400 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A6400 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX1000 & Sony Alpha a6400. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX1000 Gallery & Sony A6400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Sony A6400
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Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Samsung NX1000
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Announced | January 2019 | April 2012 | More recent by 82 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 922k | 921k | Crisper display (+1k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX1000 and Sony A6400
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display size |
Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A6400 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX1000 offers outside dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony A6400 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") along with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung NX1000 versus Sony A6400 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the NX1000 against the A6400.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX1000 and A6400 is 90 and 83 respectively.
Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A6400 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1000 and A6400.
Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony A6400 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The older NX1000 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A6400 Specifications
Samsung NX1000 | Sony Alpha a6400 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX1000 | Sony Alpha a6400 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2012-04-19 | 2019-01-15 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 32000 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 102400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | Sony E |
Available lenses | 32 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 921k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 222 grams (0.49 pounds) | 403 grams (0.89 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 72 | 83 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | 24.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | 13.6 |
DXO Low light score | 840 | 1431 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 shots | 410 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BC1030 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant) |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $388 | $898 |