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Samsung NX300 vs Sony A68

Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67
Samsung NX300 front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
66
Features
70
Overall
67

Samsung NX300 vs Sony A68 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
  • Released November 2013
  • Superseded the Samsung NX210
  • Renewed by Samsung NX500
Sony A68
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Announced November 2015
  • Old Model is Sony A65
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony A68 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Samsung NX300 and Sony A68, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX300 (20MP) and the A68 (24MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX300 was unveiled 23 months before the A68 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the NX300 scores against the A68 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Sony A68

 NX300 A68 
Display size3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution768k461kClearer display (+307k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Samsung NX300

 A68 NX300 
AnnouncedNovember 2015November 2013More modern by 23 months

Common features in the Samsung NX300 and Sony A68

 NX300 A68 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung NX300 vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung NX300 comes with outside 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 A68 has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX300 and Sony A68 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the NX300 vs the A68.

Samsung NX300 vs Sony A68 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NX300 and A68 is 86 and 64 respectively.

Samsung NX300 vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The pic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX300 and A68.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony A68 to show extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged NX300 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX300 vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300 vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A68 as a Portrait photography camera
77
you can focus manually
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
79
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX300 Street photography advice
Sony A68 Street photography advice
80
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
77
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300 Sports photography details
Sony A68 Sports photography details
73
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
low battery power (510 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX300 Travel photography details
Sony A68 Travel photography details
67
boasts touch to focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
54
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
low battery power (510 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX300 Landscape photography advice
Sony A68 Landscape photography advice
72
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3.3 inch)
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
67
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low battery power (510 shots)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX300 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A68 as a Vlogging camera
33
built-in touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone socket
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone support
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300 and Sony A68
 Samsung NX300Sony SLT-A68
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX300 Sony SLT-A68
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2013-11-24 2015-11-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
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 area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 247 79
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 32 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 768k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/6000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/160s
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 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 331g (0.73 lbs) 610g (1.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 76 79
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 13.5
DXO Low light score 942 701
Other
Battery life 330 images 510 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $750 $581