Samsung NX300M vs Sony A35
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony A35 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2013
(Full Review)
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In this write-up, we are evaluating the Samsung NX300M and Sony A35, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and A35 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe NX300M was released 16 months after the A35 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the NX300M scores against the A35 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX300M and Sony SLT-A35. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX300M Gallery and Sony A35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Sony A35
| NX300M | A35 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2013 |  | September 2011 | More modern by 16 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display sizing | 3.3" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Samsung NX300M
| A35 | NX300M | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 768k | Sharper display (+153k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX300M and Sony A35
| NX300M | A35 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen |
Samsung NX300M vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX300M provides outside measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony A35 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung NX300M and Sony A35 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the NX300M compared to the A35.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NX300M and A35 is 86 and 69 respectively.
Samsung NX300M vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX300M and A35.
As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung NX300M to give greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern NX300M is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony A35 Specifications
| Samsung NX300M | Sony SLT-A35 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung NX300M | Sony SLT-A35 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Introduced | 2013-01-03 | 2011-09-20 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | DRIMe IV | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 247 | 15 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Samsung NX | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Amount of lenses | 32 | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3.3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 768 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/6000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 9.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
| 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 | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 331 gr (0.73 pounds) | 415 gr (0.91 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 74 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.7 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 763 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 shots | 440 shots |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BP1130 | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $699 | $598 |
