Samsung NX300 vs Sony A6400
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony A6400 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Introduced November 2013
- Earlier Model is Samsung NX210
- Newer Model is Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
- Announced January 2019
Samsung NX300 vs Sony A6400 Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Samsung NX300 vs Sony A6400, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX300 (20MP) and the A6400 (24MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe NX300 was announced 6 years prior to the A6400 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the NX300 matches up vs the A6400 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung NX300 vs Sony A6400 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX300 & Sony Alpha a6400. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX300 Gallery & Sony A6400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Sony A6400
NX300 | A6400 | |||
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Screen size | 3.3" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Samsung NX300
A6400 | NX300 | |||
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Announced | January 2019 | November 2013 | More modern by 62 months | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 768k | Crisper screen (+154k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Samsung NX300 and Sony A6400
NX300 | A6400 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Samsung NX300 vs Sony A6400 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX300 comes with physical measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony A6400 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung NX300 vs Sony A6400 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the NX300 vs the A6400.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the NX300 and A6400 is 86 and 83 respectively.
Samsung NX300 vs Sony A6400 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX300 and A6400.
As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony A6400 to provide more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged NX300 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony A6400 Specifications
Samsung NX300 | Sony Alpha a6400 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX300 | Sony Alpha a6400 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2013-11-24 | 2019-01-15 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DRIMe IV | 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 surface area | 369.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 32000 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 102400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 247 | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Samsung NX | Sony E |
Available lenses | 32 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3.3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 768 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/6000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.0 frames per second | 11.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 | Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S |
Mic 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 | 331 grams (0.73 lb) | 403 grams (0.89 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 76 | 83 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.6 | 24.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.7 | 13.6 |
DXO Low light rating | 942 | 1431 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | 410 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP1130 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant) |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $750 | $898 |