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Samsung NX300M vs Sony a6000

4.8 in
2.51 in
Samsung NX300M Digital Camera
Samsung NX300M
4.72 in
2.62 in
Sony a6000 Digital Camera
Sony a6000
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
9
4.4 out of 5
6 user ratings
5 stars
66 %
4 stars
33 %
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46
4.5 out of 5
22 user ratings
5 stars
63 %
4 stars
31 %
3 stars
4 %
2 stars
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User rating
41
4.1 out of 5
41 user ratings
5 stars
31 %
4 stars
48 %
3 stars
19 %
2 stars
0 %
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48
3.9 out of 5
48 user ratings
5 stars
29 %
4 stars
39 %
3 stars
22 %
2 stars
6 %
1 stars
2 %

Full Comparison

Sensor

Samsung NX300MSamsung NX300M
Sony a6000Sony a6000
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor size0.93 in0.93 in
Sensor photo detectors22.0 Mpx25.0 Mpx
Effective pixels20.0 Mpx24.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 1:1
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
3:2
Max resolution5472 x 3648 px6000 x 4000 px
Other resolutions
  • 5472x3080
  • 5472 x 3080
  • 3888x2592
  • 3712x2088
  • 3648x3648
  • 2976x1984
  • 2944x1656
  • 2640x2640
  • 2688x1512
  • 2000x2000
  • 1728x1152
  • 1920x1080
  • 1024x1024
  • 6000x3376
  • 4240x2832
  • 4240x2400
  • 3008x2000
  • 3008x1688
ProcessorDRIMe IVBIONZ X

Image

Samsung NX300MSamsung NX300M
Sony a6000Sony a6000
ISO
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 12800
  • 25600
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • 6400
  • 12800
  • 25600
  • 51200
  • Auto
ISO Autoyesyes
ISO minimum100100
ISO maximum2560051200
Maximum image resolution5472 x 3648 px6000 x 4000 px
White balance presets710
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Custom modes
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Fluorescent
  • Manual
  • Tungsten
  • Auto
  • Daylight
  • Shade
  • Cloudy
  • Incandescent
  • Flash
Custom white balanceyesyes
Supported image file formats
  • JPG
  • RAW
  • JPG
  • RAW
Photo effectsVivid
  • Neutral
  • Vivid
Image stabilizernoyes
Image stabilization typeNoNo
Supported aspect ratios
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Uncompressed formatRAWRAW

Optics and focus

Samsung NX300MSamsung NX300M
Sony a6000Sony a6000
Lens mountSamsung NXSony E
Digital zoom2.0 x4.0 x
Maximum aperture3.53.5
Saturation adjustmentyesyes
Focal length multiplier1.5x1.5x
Autofocus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Single Auto Focus
  • Contrast Detection Auto Focus
  • Face detection
Manual focusyesyes
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyesyes
Number of focus points247125
Image stabiliserLens based onlyOptical
Filter diameter1.69 in2.17 in

Screen and viewfinder

Samsung NX300MSamsung NX300M
Sony a6000Sony a6000
Screen size3.31 in3.0 in
Articulated LCDyesyes
Screen technologyAMOLEDLCD TFT
Screen dots768000921600
Touch screenyesno
Field of view100.0 %100.0 %
Live viewyesyes
ViewfinderNoneElectronic

Photography features

Samsung NX300MSamsung NX300M
Sony a6000Sony a6000
Shooting modes
  • Aperture priority
  • Auto
  • Lens priority
  • Manual
  • Program
  • Shutter priority
  • Auto
  • Manual
  • Program
Camera shutter typeElectronicElectronic
Minimum shutter speed30.0 s30.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s1.0 s
Shutter priorityyesyes
Aperture priorityyesyes
Manual exposure modeyesyes
Exposure compensation plus35
Exposure compensation minus-3-5
Expousure compensation steps
  • 1/2
  • 1/3
  • 1/3
  • 1/2
Auto exposure lockyesyes
AE EV steps
  • 1/3
  • 2/3
  • 1
  • 1/3
  • 1/2
  • 2/3
  • 1
  • 2
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 30
  • 2
  • 10
Histogramyesyes
AE frames3
  • 3
  • 5
WB Bracketing
Yes
Yes
Subject / scene modesyesyes
Flash sync speed1/180s1/160s
Built-in flashyesyes
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Fill-in
  • Forced OFF
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Auto
  • Fill-in
  • Flash OFF
  • Flash ON
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flashyesyes
Continuous drive8.6 fps11.0 fps
Scene modes
  • Fireworks
  • Night
  • Panorama
  • Sunset
  • Landscape
  • Portrait
  • Sunset
  • Night portrait
  • Landscape
Self-timeryesyes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
Self-timer optionscustom
  • 2
  • 10

Videography features

Samsung NX300MSamsung NX300M
Sony a6000Sony a6000
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px3840 x 2160 px
Video recordingyesyes
Recording resolutions
  • 320 x 240
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 810
  • 1920 x 1080
1920.0 px
HD typeFull HD4K Ultra HD
Supported video file formats
  • H.264
  • MP4
  • MPEG-4
  • AVC
  • AVCHD
  • H.264
  • MP4
  • MPEG
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
  • Movie
  • Single image
Motion JPEG frame rate60.0 fps60.0 fps

Audio features

Samsung NX300MSamsung NX300M
Sony a6000Sony a6000
Built-in microphoneyesyes
Microphone typeStereoStereo
Speaker typeMonoMono
Voice recordingyesyes
Audio systemStereoStereo
Supported audio file formatsAACAAC

Design

Samsung NX300MSamsung NX300M
Sony a6000Sony a6000
Body typeMILCSLR
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Brown
  • White
  • Black
  • Grey
  • Silver
  • White
Anti-dust systemyesyes
Environmentally sealednono

Dimensions

Samsung NX300MSamsung NX300M
Sony a6000Sony a6000
Weight10.93 oz10.02 oz
Width4.8 in4.72 in
Height2.51 in2.62 in
Depth1.68 in1.78 in

Storage

Samsung NX300MSamsung NX300M
Sony a6000Sony a6000
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • MS Pro Duo
  • MS Pro-HG Duo
  • MS XC-HG Duo
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Memory slots11
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • Memory Stick Pro Duo
  • Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Camera file system
  • DPOF 1.1
  • Exif 2.21
  • DCF 2.0
  • Exif 2.3
  • RAW

Power

Samsung NX300MSamsung NX300M
Sony a6000Sony a6000
Power source typeBatteryBattery
Battery life (CIPA)320720
Battery life (max)2.66 h1.5 h
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Lithium-Ion
Number of batteries supported11

Connectivity

Samsung NX300MSamsung NX300M
Sony a6000Sony a6000
HDMIyesyes
USB connector typeMicro-USB BMicro-USB B
USB version2.02.0
WirelessBuilt-InBuilt-In
Supported WiFi types
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11n
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11n
Remote controlyesyes
NFCyesyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesyes

Other features

Samsung NX300MSamsung NX300M
Sony a6000Sony a6000
GPSyesno
Orientation sensoryesyes
Energy Star certifiednono
Tripod mounting supportedyesyes

Pros & Cons

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          Samsung NX300M vs Sony a6000 - User Opinions

          • francis_hoppe
            over 1 year ago
            Samsung NX300 has a 20.0MP APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features DRIMe IV processor. On the other hand, Sony A6000 has a 24.0MP APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Bionz X processor. Below you can see the NX300 and A6000 sensor size comparison.
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