Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A6600

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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A6600

APS-C 369.0mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 32,000

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Differences

Samsung Galaxy NX advantages over Sony A6600

Slower slow-motion
240 fps vs 120 fps
Supports slower slow-mo
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Thinner
25 mm vs 69 mm
Thinner
Higher-res screen
922k vs 307k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Faster shutter
1/6000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Sony A6600 advantages over Samsung Galaxy NX

Lens selection
Good vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

810 vs 440 shots
Capture more photos
More telephoto lens reach
203 mm vs 84 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
4 years vs 11 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More pixels
24.2 vs 20.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Faster JPEG shooting
11.0 fps vs 8.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
99 vs 15 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X-E1

Samsung Galaxy NX

Fujifilm X-E1

$8000
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$1299
APS-C

Lens selection
External Mic Jack

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Fujifilm X-E1

Sony A6600

Fujifilm X-E1

$1265
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Shoot 4K video

$1299
APS-C

Bigger pixels
In-camera panoramas

Compare Sony A6600 vs Fujifilm X-E1

Compared to Fujifilm X-E2S

Samsung Galaxy NX

Fujifilm X-E2S

$8000
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Bluetooth

$1250
APS-C

Lens selection
External Mic Jack

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Fujifilm X-E2S

Sony A6600

Fujifilm X-E2S

$1265
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Shoot 4K video

$1250
APS-C

Bigger pixels
In-camera panoramas

Compare Sony A6600 vs Fujifilm X-E2S

Compared to Fujifilm X-T2

Samsung Galaxy NX

Fujifilm X-T2

$8000
APS-C

Slower slow-motion
Touchscreen

$999
APS-C

Lens selection
Shoot 4K video

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Fujifilm X-T2

Sony A6600

Fujifilm X-T2

$1265
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Touchscreen

$999
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Sony A6600 vs Fujifilm X-T2

Compared to Leica CL

Samsung Galaxy NX

Leica CL

$8000
APS-C

Built-in Bluetooth
Built-in GPS

$3195
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Top deck display

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Leica CL

Sony A6600

Leica CL

$1265
APS-C

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$3195
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Top deck display

Compare Sony A6600 vs Leica CL

Compared to Fujifilm X-T3

Samsung Galaxy NX

Fujifilm X-T3

$8000
APS-C

Slower slow-motion
Built-in GPS

$1299
APS-C

Lens selection
Shoot 4K video

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Fujifilm X-T3

Sony A6600

Fujifilm X-T3

$1265
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
NFC

$1299
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Higher max flash sync

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