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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A6600

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62
Samsung NX3000 front
 
Sony Alpha a6600 front
Portability
77
Imaging
69
Features
96
Overall
79

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A6600 Key Specs

Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
  • Released May 2014
  • Superseded the Samsung NX2000
Sony A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
  • Announced August 2019
  • Replacement is Sony A6700
Photography Glossary

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A6600 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Samsung NX3000 and Sony A6600, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX3000 (20MP) and the A6600 (24MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX3000 was brought out 6 years prior to the A6600 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the NX3000 scores vs the A6600 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Sony A6600

 NX3000 A6600 

Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Samsung NX3000

 A6600 NX3000 
AnnouncedAugust 2019May 2014More modern by 64 months
Display resolution922k461kCrisper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Sony A6600

 NX3000 A6600 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A6600 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX3000 has got physical measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony A6600 has dimensions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the NX3000 against the A6600.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A6600 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX3000 and A6600 is 89 and 77 respectively.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A6600 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A6600 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The image here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX3000 and A6600.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony A6600 to provide greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged NX3000 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A6600 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A6600 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A6600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A6600 Portrait photography highlights
77
has manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
81
focusing manually
decent MP (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX3000
Street photography with Sony A6600
81
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average in class (230g)
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
83
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides focus by touch
weather proofing
very good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX3000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A6600 as a Sports photography camera
56
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
84
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery life (810 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Travel photography advice
Sony A6600 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than average in class (230 grams)
MP count decent (20MP)
missing Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
84
good battery life (810 shots)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
decent MP (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX3000
Landscape photography with Sony A6600
72
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
85
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
good battery life (810 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX3000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A6600 as a Vlogging camera
34
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (230 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
missing mic jack
84
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone port
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A6600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX3000 and Sony A6600
 Samsung NX3000Sony Alpha a6600
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX3000 Sony Alpha a6600
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2014-05-26 2019-08-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 35 425
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Sony E
Total lenses 32 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 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 data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 gr (0.51 lb) 503 gr (1.11 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 1497
Other
Battery life 370 photographs 810 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model B740 NP-FZ1000
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $897 $1,198