Nikon A900 vs Samsung NX500

On this page, we will be contrasting the Nikon A900 vs Samsung NX500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Samsung. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the A900 (1/2.3") and NX500 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The A900 was unveiled 13 months after the NX500 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon A900 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A900 grades vs the NX500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix A900 & Samsung NX500. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon A900 Gallery & Samsung NX500 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Nikon A900 provides physical measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX500 has specifications of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the A900 compared to the NX500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A900 and NX500 is 88 and 87 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The pic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A900 and NX500.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A900 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX500 will give you extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The younger A900 provides a benefit in sensor technology.