Samsung NX300 vs Sony NEX-6

Here, we will be comparing the Samsung NX300 vs Sony NEX-6, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the NX300 (20MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX300 was unveiled 9 months later than the NEX-6 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the NX300 matches up vs the NEX-6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX300 & Sony Alpha NEX-6. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX300 Gallery & Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX300 features exterior measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony NEX-6 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the NX300 vs the NEX-6.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NX300 and NEX-6 is 86 and 85 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX300 and NEX-6.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung NX300 to show greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent NX300 will have an advantage in sensor tech.