Samsung NX300 vs Sony A6100

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Samsung NX300 vs Sony A6100, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX300 (20MP) and the A6100 (24MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX300 was launched 6 years prior to the A6100 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the NX300 scores against the A6100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX300 and Sony Alpha a6100. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX300 Gallery and Sony A6100 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX300 has exterior measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony A6100 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the NX300 versus the A6100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX300 and A6100 is 86 and 81 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX300 and A6100.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony A6100 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged NX300 will be behind in sensor innovation.