Samsung NX300 vs Sony A6000
Portability
86 Imaging
63 Features
73 Overall
67
86 Imaging
63 Features
73 Overall
67
Portability
85 Imaging
65 Features
78 Overall
70
85 Imaging
65 Features
78 Overall
70
Samsung NX300 vs Sony A6000 Key Specs
Samsung NX300
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- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Revealed November 2013
- Succeeded the Samsung NX210
- Updated by Samsung NX500
Sony A6000
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(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
- Introduced April 2014
- Succeeded the Sony NEX-6
- Successor is Sony A6300
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Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Samsung NX300 and Sony A6000, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX300 (20MP) and the A6000 (24MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).
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Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the NX300 scores versus the A6000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX300 & Sony Alpha a6000. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX300 Gallery & Sony A6000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Sony A6000
| NX300 | A6000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3.3" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Samsung NX300
| A6000 | NX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 768k | Clearer screen (+154k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX300 and Sony A6000
| NX300 | A6000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | November 2013 |  | April 2014 | Same age |
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Samsung NX300 vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX300 has got physical dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony A6000 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the NX300 compared to the A6000.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NX300 and A6000 is 86 and 85 respectively.
Samsung NX300 vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The picture here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX300 and A6000.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony A6000 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively.
Samsung NX300 vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Samsung NX300 Portrait photography factors
Sony A6000 Portrait photography factors
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Samsung NX300 Street photography info
Sony A6000 Street photography info
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than others (344g)
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Samsung NX300 Sports photography features
Sony A6000 Sports photography features
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
Photography GlossaryTravel Comparison
Travel photography with Samsung NX300
Travel photography with Sony A6000
includes focus via touch
resolution is good (20MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
lighter than others (344 grams)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape photography with Samsung NX300
Landscape photography with Sony A6000
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3.3")
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
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Samsung NX300 Vlogging features
Sony A6000 Vlogging features
touchscreen
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have mic support
includes face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (344 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
does not have microphone port
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony A6000 Specifications
| Samsung NX300 | Sony Alpha a6000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung NX300 | Sony Alpha a6000 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2013-11-24 | 2014-04-23 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | DRIMe IV | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 247 | 179 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | Sony E |
| Total lenses | 32 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3.3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 768 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/6000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 9.0 frames per second | 11.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/180s | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 331g (0.73 lb) | 344g (0.76 lb) |
| Dimensions | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 76 | 82 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 23.6 | 24.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.7 | 13.1 |
| DXO Low light score | 942 | 1347 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 photos | 360 photos |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BP1130 | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot)) |
| Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $750 | $548 |