Samsung NX300 vs Sony A68
86 Imaging
63 Features
73 Overall
67
64 Imaging
66 Features
70 Overall
67
Samsung NX300 vs Sony A68 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Samsung NX210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
(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
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).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Samsung NX300 vs Sony A68 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX300 & Sony SLT-A68. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX300 Gallery & Sony A68 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Sony A68
NX300 | A68 | |||
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Display size | 3.3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.6") | |
Display resolution | 768k | 461k | Clearer display (+307k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Samsung NX300
A68 | NX300 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | November 2015 | November 2013 | More modern by 23 months |
Common features in the Samsung NX300 and Sony A68
NX300 | A68 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting 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.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NX300 and A68 is 86 and 64 respectively.
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.
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony A68 Specifications
Samsung NX300 | Sony SLT-A68 | |
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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 |