Samsung NX300 vs Sony A6500

Following is a complete review of the Samsung NX300 vs Sony A6500, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX300 (20MP) and the A6500 (24MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX300 was released 3 years earlier than the A6500 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the NX300 grades vs the A6500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX300 and Sony Alpha a6500. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX300 Gallery and Sony A6500 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX300 features outer dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony A6500 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX300 vs Sony A6500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the NX300 against the A6500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NX300 and A6500 is 86 and 81 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The pic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX300 and A6500.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony A6500 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged NX300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.