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Samsung NX300M vs Sony A6000

Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX300M front
 
Sony Alpha a6000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
65
Features
78
Overall
70

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A6000 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony A6000
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
  • Released April 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-6
  • Updated by Sony A6300
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony A6000 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Samsung NX300M vs Sony A6000, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX300M (20MP) and the A6000 (24MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX300M was revealed 15 months prior to the A6000 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the NX300M grades versus the A6000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Sony A6000

 NX300M A6000 
Screen sizing3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Samsung NX300M

 A6000 NX300M 
ReleasedApril 2014January 2013Newer by 15 months
Screen resolution922k768kSharper screen (+154k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX300M and Sony A6000

 NX300M A6000 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung NX300M enjoys physical dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony A6000 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") along with a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX300M vs Sony A6000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the NX300M vs the A6000.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A6000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX300M and A6000 is 86 and 85 respectively.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A6000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The picture underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX300M and A6000.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony A6000 to produce more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged NX300M will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300M Portrait photography details
Sony A6000 Portrait photography details
77
focusing manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
79
focusing manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX300M Street photography highlights
Sony A6000 Street photography highlights
80
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
80
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (344 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300M Sports photography advice
Sony A6000 Sports photography advice
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
72
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX300M Travel photography features
Sony A6000 Travel photography features
66
boasts focus by touch
decent MP (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
77
lighter than competition (344g)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX300M
Landscape photography with Sony A6000
72
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3.3")
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
78
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX300M Vlogging advice
Sony A6000 Vlogging advice
33
touchscreen functionality
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
33
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (344 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic socket
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony A6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300M and Sony A6000
 Samsung NX300MSony Alpha a6000
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX300M Sony Alpha a6000
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-01-03 2014-04-23
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMe IV Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 247 179
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Sony E
Amount of lenses 32 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3.3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 768 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 331 grams (0.73 lb) 344 grams (0.76 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 1347
Other
Battery life 330 images 360 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $699 $548