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Samsung NX300 vs Sony A6300

Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67
Samsung NX300 front
 
Sony Alpha a6300 front
Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73

Samsung NX300 vs Sony A6300 Key Specs

Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Launched November 2013
  • Superseded the Samsung NX210
  • Renewed by Samsung NX500
Sony A6300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 404g - 120 x 67 x 49mm
  • Launched February 2016
  • Old Model is Sony A6000
  • Newer Model is Sony A6500
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony A6300 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Samsung NX300 versus Sony A6300, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX300 (20MP) and the A6300 (24MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The NX300 was manufactured 3 years prior to the A6300 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the NX300 scores against the A6300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Sony A6300

 NX300 A6300 
Display sizing3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Samsung NX300

 A6300 NX300 
LaunchedFebruary 2016November 2013More modern by 26 months
Display resolution922k768kCrisper display (+154k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX300 and Sony A6300

 NX300 A6300 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung NX300 vs Sony A6300 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX300 features exterior 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 A6300 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX300 versus Sony A6300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the NX300 and the A6300.

Samsung NX300 vs Sony A6300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX300 and A6300 is 86 and 83 respectively.

Samsung NX300 vs Sony A6300 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Sony A6300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The image below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX300 and A6300.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony A6300 to offer extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged NX300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung NX300 vs Sony A6300 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Sony A6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300 vs Sony A6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300 Portrait photography information
Sony A6300 Portrait photography information
77
you can focus manually
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW files
80
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX300 Street photography info
Sony A6300 Street photography info
80
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
comes with focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
79
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX300
Sports photography with Sony A6300
73
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
75
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX300 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A6300 as a Travel photography camera
67
comes with focus via touch
decent MP (20 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
76
weather sealing
decent megapixels (24MP)
built-in flash
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX300 Landscape photography advice
Sony A6300 Landscape photography advice
72
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3.3")
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX300 Vlogging factors
Sony A6300 Vlogging factors
33
touch screen
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
no mic jack
35
has face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone support
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony A6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300 and Sony A6300
 Samsung NX300Sony Alpha a6300
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX300 Sony Alpha a6300
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2013-11-24 2016-02-03
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias 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 format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 247 425
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Sony E
Number of lenses 32 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3.3" 3"
Resolution of screen 768k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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 Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction, Hi-speed sync, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (24p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 331g (0.73 pounds) 404g (0.89 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 120 x 67 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 76 85
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 24.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.7 13.7
DXO Low light rating 942 1437
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 400 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $750 $889