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Samsung NX300M vs Sony A55

Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX300M front
 
Sony SLT-A55 front
Portability
67
Imaging
56
Features
80
Overall
65

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A55 Key Specs

Samsung NX300M
(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
  • Announced January 2013
Sony A55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Released August 2010
  • Updated by Sony A57
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony A55 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Samsung NX300M and Sony A55, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and A55 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX300M was introduced 2 years later than the A55 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the NX300M scores vs the A55 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Sony A55

 NX300M A55 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2010Fresher by 29 months
Display dimension3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A55 over the Samsung NX300M

 A55 NX300M 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution921k768kCrisper display (+153k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung NX300M and Sony A55

 NX300M A55 
Focus manually More exact focus

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A55 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Samsung NX300M has got outside 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 A55 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the NX300M compared to the A55.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A55 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NX300M and A55 is 86 and 67 respectively.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A55 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A55 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX300M and A55.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung NX300M to deliver greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern NX300M will have an edge in sensor tech.

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A55 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A55 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300M vs Sony A55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300M as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A55 as a Portrait photography camera
77
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
73
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX300M Street photography factors
Sony A55 Street photography factors
80
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
provides touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
77
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300M as a Sports photography camera
Sony A55 as a Sports photography camera
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
terrible battery life (380 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX300M Travel photography advice
Sony A55 Travel photography advice
66
provides touch focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
62
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (380 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX300M Landscape photography features
Sony A55 Landscape photography features
72
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3.3 inches)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
67
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
terrible battery life (380 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX300M Vlogging advice
Sony A55 Vlogging advice
33
touch screen
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone jack
78
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone socket
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony A55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300M and Sony A55
 Samsung NX300MSony SLT-A55
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX300M Sony SLT-A55
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2013-01-03 2010-08-24
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMe IV Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 247 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 32 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 768k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash options 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 331g (0.73 pounds) 500g (1.10 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 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 816
Other
Battery life 330 images 380 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $699 $800