Samsung NX300M vs Sony NEX-6

Here, we will be looking at the Samsung NX300M vs Sony NEX-6, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX300M was announced 2 months before the NEX-6 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the NX300M scores against the NEX-6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX300M and Sony Alpha NEX-6. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX300M Gallery and Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX300M comes with external measurements 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 NEX-6 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

See the Samsung NX300M vs Sony NEX-6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the NX300M versus the NEX-6.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX300M and NEX-6 is 86 and 85 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The photograph below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX300M and NEX-6.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung NX300M to render extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively.