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Samsung NX300M vs Sony A6400

Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67
Samsung NX300M front
 
Sony Alpha a6400 front
Portability
83
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A6400 Key Specs

Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Released January 2013
Sony A6400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
  • Released January 2019
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony A6400 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Samsung NX300M vs Sony A6400, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX300M (20MP) and the A6400 (24MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX300M was unveiled 7 years before the A6400 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the NX300M scores vs the A6400 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Sony A6400

 NX300M A6400 
Screen size3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Samsung NX300M

 A6400 NX300M 
ReleasedJanuary 2019January 2013Newer by 73 months
Screen resolution922k768kCrisper screen (+154k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung NX300M and Sony A6400

 NX300M A6400 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A6400 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in 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) while the Sony A6400 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") along with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the NX300M versus the A6400.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A6400 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX300M and A6400 is 86 and 83 respectively.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A6400 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A6400 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The image underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX300M and A6400.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony A6400 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged NX300M will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A6400 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A6400 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300M Portrait photography info
Sony A6400 Portrait photography info
77
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
82
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Samsung NX300M Street photography features
Sony A6400 Street photography features
80
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
81
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
offers touch focus
weather proofing
good ISO range (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300M as a Sports photography camera
Sony A6400 as a Sports photography camera
73
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
76
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX300M Travel photography details
Sony A6400 Travel photography details
67
supports touch focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
87
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
good resolution (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX300M
Landscape photography with Sony A6400
72
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3.3 inch)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX300M as a Vlogging camera
Sony A6400 as a Vlogging camera
33
touchscreen capability
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone jack
80
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony A6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300M and Sony A6400
 Samsung NX300MSony Alpha a6400
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX300M Sony Alpha a6400
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2013-01-03 2019-01-15
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIMe IV 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 20 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 247 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Sony E
Number of lenses 32 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3.3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 768 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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 Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S
Microphone 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 gr (0.73 lbs) 403 gr (0.89 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 83
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.6
DXO Low light score not tested 1431
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 410 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant)
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $699 $898