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Samsung NX300M vs Sony A6600

Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX300M front
 
Sony Alpha a6600 front
Portability
77
Imaging
70
Features
96
Overall
80

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A6600 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
  • Revealed August 2019
  • Newer Model is Sony A6700
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony A6600 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Samsung NX300M and Sony A6600, 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 A6600 (24MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX300M was introduced 7 years earlier than the A6600 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the NX300M grades vs the A6600 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Sony A6600

 NX300M A6600 
Screen size3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Samsung NX300M

 A6600 NX300M 
RevealedAugust 2019January 2013Newer by 80 months
Screen resolution922k768kSharper screen (+154k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung NX300M and Sony A6600

 NX300M A6600 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A6600 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung NX300M features exterior dimensions 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 A6600 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the NX300M and the A6600.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A6600 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NX300M and A6600 is 86 and 77 respectively.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A6600 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A6600 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NX300M and A6600.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony A6600 to give you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged NX300M is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A6600 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A6600 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A6600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300M as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A6600 as a Portrait photography camera
77
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
82
manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX300M as a Street photography camera
Sony A6600 as a Street photography camera
80
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
84
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
has focus by touch
environment sealing
great ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300M Sports photography advice
Sony A6600 Sports photography advice
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
85
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery (810 per charge)
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX300M Travel photography features
Sony A6600 Travel photography features
66
comes with focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
84
great battery (810 shots)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX300M Landscape photography factors
Sony A6600 Landscape photography factors
72
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3.3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
85
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
great battery (810 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX300M Vlogging details
Sony A6600 Vlogging details
33
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have mic support
84
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone support
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony A6600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300M and Sony A6600
 Samsung NX300MSony Alpha a6600
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX300M Sony Alpha a6600
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-01-03 2019-08-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 alias 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 32000
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 247 425
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Sony E
Total lenses 32 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3.3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 768k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings 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
White balance bracketing
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 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 support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 331 grams (0.73 lbs) 503 grams (1.11 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 1497
Other
Battery life 330 photos 810 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 NP-FZ1000
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $699 $1,198