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Samsung NX300M vs Sony A9

Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX300M front
 
Sony Alpha A9 front
Portability
65
Imaging
73
Features
93
Overall
81

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A9 Key Specs

Samsung NX300M
(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
  • Launched January 2013
Sony A9
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
  • Launched April 2017
  • New Model is Sony A9 II
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony A9 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Samsung NX300M and Sony A9, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX300M (20MP) and the A9 (24MP) is fairly comparable but the NX300M (APS-C) and A9 (Full frame) posses different sensor size.

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The NX300M was manufactured 5 years prior to the A9 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the NX300M matches up vs the A9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Sony A9

 NX300M A9 
Display size3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Samsung NX300M

 A9 NX300M 
LaunchedApril 2017January 2013Fresher by 52 months
Display resolution1440k768kCrisper display (+672k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX300M and Sony A9

 NX300M A9 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A9 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX300M offers physical measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony A9 has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") and a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the NX300M vs the A9.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A9 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NX300M and A9 is 86 and 65 respectively.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A9 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The photograph below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX300M and A9.

Plainly, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX300M because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony A9 will provide extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older NX300M will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A9 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300M as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A9 as a Portrait photography camera
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
83
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX300M Street photography details
Sony A9 Street photography details
80
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
79
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
weather proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300M Sports photography details
Sony A9 Sports photography details
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
86
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery power (650 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX300M Travel photography advice
Sony A9 Travel photography advice
66
has touch to focus
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
73
better than average battery power (650 per charge)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
decent megapixels (24MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX300M Landscape photography info
Sony A9 Landscape photography info
72
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3.3 inch)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
85
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
better than average battery power (650 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX300M Vlogging advice
Sony A9 Vlogging advice
33
has touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone port
36
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony A9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300M and Sony A9
 Samsung NX300MSony Alpha A9
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX300M Sony Alpha A9
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2013-01-03 2017-04-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMe IV BIONZ X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 51200
Max boosted ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 247 693
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Sony E
Amount of lenses 32 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 768k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/6000s 1/8000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 331 gr (0.73 lb) 673 gr (1.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 92
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 3517
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 650 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Single Dual
Launch price $699 $4,498