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Samsung NX300M vs Sony A6300

Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX300M front
 
Sony Alpha a6300 front
Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A6300 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
  • Announced January 2013
Sony A6300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 404g - 120 x 67 x 49mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Previous Model is Sony A6000
  • Refreshed by Sony A6500
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony A6300 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Samsung NX300M vs Sony A6300, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX300M (20MP) and the A6300 (24MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The NX300M was released 4 years before the A6300 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the NX300M grades vs the A6300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Sony A6300

 NX300M A6300 
Display sizing3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Samsung NX300M

 A6300 NX300M 
IntroducedFebruary 2016January 2013Newer by 37 months
Display resolution922k768kCrisper display (+154k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX300M and Sony A6300

 NX300M A6300 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A6300 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX300M provides external 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 A6300 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX300M vs Sony A6300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the NX300M vs the A6300.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A6300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NX300M and A6300 is 86 and 83 respectively.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A6300 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A6300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX300M and A6300.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony A6300 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged NX300M is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A6300 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300M Portrait photography information
Sony A6300 Portrait photography information
77
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
80
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX300M as a Street photography camera
Sony A6300 as a Street photography camera
80
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
supports focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
79
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300M as a Sports photography camera
Sony A6300 as a Sports photography camera
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
75
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX300M
Travel photography with Sony A6300
66
supports focus by touch
good MP (20MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
76
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX300M Landscape photography features
Sony A6300 Landscape photography features
72
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3.3 inches)
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX300M as a Vlogging camera
Sony A6300 as a Vlogging camera
33
has touchscreen
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of microphone port
35
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic jack
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony A6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300M and Sony A6300
 Samsung NX300MSony Alpha a6300
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX300M Sony Alpha a6300
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2013-01-03 2016-02-03
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 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
Highest boosted ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 247 425
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Sony E
Available lenses 32 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 768k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction, Hi-speed sync, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (24p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 331 grams (0.73 pounds) 404 grams (0.89 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 120 x 67 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.7
DXO Low light score not tested 1437
Other
Battery life 330 photos 400 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $699 $889