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Samsung NX30 vs Sony A6000

Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71
Samsung NX30 front
 
Sony Alpha a6000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
66
Features
78
Overall
70

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A6000 Key Specs

Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX20
Sony A6000
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
  • Announced April 2014
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-6
  • Later Model is Sony A6300
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony A6000 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Samsung NX30 and Sony A6000, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX30 (20MP) and the A6000 (24MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX30 was brought out 3 months prior to the A6000 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the NX30 matches up vs the A6000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Sony A6000

 NX30 A6000 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1036k922kCrisper screen (+114k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Samsung NX30

 A6000 NX30 

Common features in the Samsung NX30 and Sony A6000

 NX30 A6000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014April 2014Similar generation
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX30 has got physical measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Sony A6000 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the NX30 vs the A6000.

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A6000 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX30 and A6000 is 75 and 85 respectively.

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A6000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The graphic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX30 and A6000.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony A6000 to give you extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX30 vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX30 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A6000 as a Portrait photography camera
77
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
79
has manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX30 Street photography highlights
Sony A6000 Street photography highlights
75
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (344 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX30 Sports photography features
Sony A6000 Sports photography features
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
73
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX30 Travel photography details
Sony A6000 Travel photography details
74
comes with focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse function
77
lighter than competitors in class (344 grams)
decent MP (24MP)
built-in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX30 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A6000 Landscape photography highlights
71
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
78
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX30 Vlogging info
Sony A6000 Vlogging info
75
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic port
lack of image stabilization
33
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (344g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic socket
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony A6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX30 and Sony A6000
 Samsung NX30Sony Alpha a6000
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX30 Sony Alpha a6000
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-01-03 2014-04-23
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIMeIV 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 20MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 247 179
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Sony E
Total lenses 32 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,036k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology AMOLED TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.66x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 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 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 375g (0.83 pounds) 344g (0.76 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 77 82
DXO Color Depth score 23.5 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 13.1
DXO Low light score 1014 1347
Other
Battery life 360 shots 360 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1410 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $699 $548