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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A500

Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 front
Portability
63
Imaging
52
Features
52
Overall
52

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A500 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Revealed June 2013
Sony A500
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 630g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Refreshed by Sony A560
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A500 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Sony A500, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and A500 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Galaxy NX was introduced 3 years later than the A500 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Galaxy NX matches up versus the A500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony A500

 Galaxy NX A500 
RevealedJune 2013August 2009Fresher by 47 months
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A500 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 A500 Galaxy NX 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony A500

 Galaxy NX A500 
Manually focus More exact focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A500 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy NX has got physical dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Sony A500 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy NX compared to the A500.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy NX and A500 is 82 and 63 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A500 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The photograph below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy NX and A500.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung Galaxy NX to resolve more detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern Galaxy NX provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A500 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A500 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A500 as a Portrait photography camera
77
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
63
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Street photography camera
Sony A500 as a Street photography camera
68
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
features touch to focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (495g)
74
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography highlights
Sony A500 Sports photography highlights
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery power (440 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
51
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery power (520 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography info
Sony A500 Travel photography info
68
better than average battery power (440 per charge)
features touch to focus
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (495 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
43
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (520 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography advice
Sony A500 Landscape photography advice
73
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen larger than average (4.8 inch)
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (440 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
60
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
terrible battery power (520 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy NX
Vlogging with Sony A500
34
touchscreen capability
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (495 grams)
9
no video recording
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony A500
 Samsung Galaxy NXSony Alpha DSLR-A500
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy NX Sony Alpha DSLR-A500
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2013-06-20 2009-08-27
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIMe IV Bionz
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 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4272 x 2848
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 32 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 4.8" 3"
Screen resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology HD TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 12.00 m
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
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 495 gr (1.09 lb) 630 gr (1.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 64
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.6
DXO Low light score not tested 772
Other
Battery life 440 pictures 520 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $1,300 $638