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Samsung NX300M vs Sony A6500

Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX300M front
 
Sony Alpha a6500 front
Portability
81
Imaging
68
Features
85
Overall
74

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A6500 Key Specs

Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Released January 2013
Sony A6500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 453g - 120 x 67 x 53mm
  • Revealed October 2016
  • Previous Model is Sony A6300
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony A6500 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Samsung NX300M vs Sony A6500, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX300M (20MP) and the A6500 (24MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX300M was manufactured 4 years earlier than the A6500 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the NX300M grades against the A6500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Sony A6500

 NX300M A6500 
Display size3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony A6500 over the Samsung NX300M

 A6500 NX300M 
RevealedOctober 2016January 2013Newer by 45 months
Display resolution922k768kSharper display (+154k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX300M and Sony A6500

 NX300M A6500 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A6500 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX300M offers exterior 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 A6500 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the NX300M compared to the A6500.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A6500 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX300M and A6500 is 86 and 81 respectively.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A6500 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A6500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The image underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX300M and A6500.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony A6500 to show more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged NX300M will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A6500 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300M as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A6500 as a Portrait photography camera
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
80
manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX300M
Street photography with Sony A6500
80
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
85
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides focus by touch
weather sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300M as a Sports photography camera
Sony A6500 as a Sports photography camera
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
77
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
bad battery (350 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX300M as a Travel photography camera
Sony A6500 as a Travel photography camera
66
includes focus by touch
good resolution (20MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
74
weather sealing
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
decent megapixels (24MP)
has built in flash
bad battery (350 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX300M Landscape photography highlights
Sony A6500 Landscape photography highlights
72
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3.3 inches)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
80
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
bad battery (350 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX300M as a Vlogging camera
Sony A6500 as a Vlogging camera
33
screen is touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing mic jack
39
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony A6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300M and Sony A6500
 Samsung NX300MSony Alpha a6500
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX300M Sony Alpha a6500
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2013-01-03 2016-10-06
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 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max boosted ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3.3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 768 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set 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 (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 lb) 453 gr (1.00 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 120 x 67 x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.7
DXO Low light score not tested 1405
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 350 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $699 $1,298