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Samsung NX300 vs Sony A6600

Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67
Samsung NX300 front
 
Sony Alpha a6600 front
Portability
77
Imaging
70
Features
96
Overall
80

Samsung NX300 vs Sony A6600 Key Specs

Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Superseded the Samsung NX210
  • Replacement is Samsung NX500
Sony A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
  • Launched August 2019
  • Successor is Sony A6700
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony A6600 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Samsung NX300 and Sony A6600, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX300 (20MP) and the A6600 (24MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX300 was revealed 6 years before the A6600 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the NX300 scores vs the A6600 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Sony A6600

 NX300 A6600 
Screen size3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Samsung NX300

 A6600 NX300 
LaunchedAugust 2019November 2013More modern by 70 months
Screen resolution922k768kSharper screen (+154k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung NX300 and Sony A6600

 NX300 A6600 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung NX300 vs Sony A6600 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX300 comes with outside dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony A6600 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX300 compared to the A6600.

Samsung NX300 vs Sony A6600 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX300 and A6600 is 86 and 77 respectively.

Samsung NX300 vs Sony A6600 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Sony A6600 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The picture below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX300 and A6600.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony A6600 to offer you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged NX300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung NX300 vs Sony A6600 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Sony A6600 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300 vs Sony A6600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A6600 Portrait photography highlights
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
82
manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX300 Street photography advice
Sony A6600 Street photography advice
80
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
supports focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
84
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
environment sealing
good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A6600 as a Sports photography camera
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
85
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery pack (810 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX300 Travel photography advice
Sony A6600 Travel photography advice
67
supports focus via touch
MP count good (20MP)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
84
good battery pack (810 shots)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX300
Landscape photography with Sony A6600
72
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3.3")
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
85
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
good battery pack (810 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX300 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A6600 as a Vlogging camera
33
touchscreen capability
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone socket
84
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic jack
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony A6600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300 and Sony A6600
 Samsung NX300Sony Alpha a6600
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX300 Sony Alpha a6600
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-11-24 2019-08-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 32000
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 247 425
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Sony E
Amount of lenses 32 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 768k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes 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 (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs -
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 331 grams (0.73 pounds) 503 grams (1.11 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 76 82
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 13.4
DXO Low light score 942 1497
Other
Battery life 330 images 810 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 NP-FZ1000
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $750 $1,198