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Samsung NX300M vs Sony A6700

Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX300M front
 
Sony Alpha a6700 front
Portability
75
Imaging
73
Features
96
Overall
82

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A6700 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
  • Announced January 2013
Sony A6700
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 493g - 122 x 69 x 75mm
  • Revealed July 2023
  • Previous Model is Sony A6600
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony A6700 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Samsung NX300M versus Sony A6700, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and A6700 (26MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX300M was launched 11 years prior to the A6700 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the NX300M scores vs the A6700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Sony A6700

 NX300M A6700 
Display size3.3"3.00"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony A6700 over the Samsung NX300M

 A6700 NX300M 
RevealedJuly 2023January 2013Newer by 128 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k768kCrisper display (+272k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung NX300M and Sony A6700

 NX300M A6700 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A6700 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX300M has got external measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony A6700 has proportions of 122mm x 69mm x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0") having a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the NX300M against the A6700.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A6700 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NX300M and A6700 is 86 and 75 respectively.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A6700 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A6700 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The picture below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX300M and A6700.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony A6700 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged NX300M is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A6700 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A6700 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A6700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX300M
Portrait photography with Sony A6700
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
83
you can focus manually
megapixel count great (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX300M as a Street photography camera
Sony A6700 as a Street photography camera
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
boasts touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
83
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
features touch focus
environment proof
above average ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX300M
Sports photography with Sony A6700
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
86
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery life (570 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX300M
Travel photography with Sony A6700
66
boasts touch focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
84
better than average battery life (570 shots)
environment proof
has bluetooth
features touch focus
megapixel count great (26MP)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX300M as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A6700 as a Landscape photography camera
72
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3.3")
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
86
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3.00 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery life (570 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX300M Vlogging factors
Sony A6700 Vlogging factors
33
touchscreen enabled
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
does not have external microphone support
84
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone socket
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony A6700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300M and Sony A6700
 Samsung NX300MSony Alpha a6700
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX300M Sony Alpha a6700
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2013-01-03 2023-07-12
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIMe IV -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 megapixels 26 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 6192 x 4128
Maximum native ISO 25600 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 247 759
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Sony E
Total lenses 32 199
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully articulated
Display size 3.3" 3.00"
Resolution of display 768k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display 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
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 331 grams (0.73 lb) 493 grams (1.09 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 122 x 69 x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images 570 images
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
Cost at release $699 $1,399