Samsung NX300M vs Sony A57
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony A57 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
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Its time to take a deeper look at the Samsung NX300M versus Sony A57, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and A57 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe NX300M was revealed 4 months later than the A57 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the NX300M matches up against the A57 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX300M and Sony SLT-A57. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX300M Gallery and Sony A57 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Sony A57
| NX300M | A57 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3.3" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A57 over the Samsung NX300M
| A57 | NX300M | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 768k | Sharper display (+153k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Samsung NX300M and Sony A57
| NX300M | A57 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2013 |  | September 2012 | Similar generation |
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focus |
Samsung NX300M vs Sony A57 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX300M comes with physical dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony A57 has specifications of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).
Compare the Samsung NX300M versus Sony A57 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the NX300M and the A57.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the NX300M and A57 is 86 and 64 respectively.
Samsung NX300M vs Sony A57 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX300M and A57.
As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung NX300M to offer you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively.
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony A57 Specifications
| Samsung NX300M | Sony SLT-A57 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung NX300M | Sony SLT-A57 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Released | 2013-01-03 | 2012-09-13 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | DRIMe IV | - |
| 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 | 20MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 16000 |
| Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 247 | 15 |
| Cross focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Samsung NX | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Number of lenses | 32 | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
| Display sizing | 3.3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 768k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | Xtra Fine TFT drive with TruBlack technology |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/6000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 9.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
| 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 | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
| 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 | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 331 grams (0.73 lb) | 618 grams (1.36 lb) |
| Dimensions | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 132 x 98 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 75 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 785 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 shots | 550 shots |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BP1130 | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $699 | $1,000 |