Samsung NX mini vs Sony A500

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung NX mini vs Sony A500, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and A500 (12MP) and the NX mini (1") and A500 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The NX mini was unveiled 4 years after the A500 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the NX mini scores versus the A500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX mini and Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX mini Gallery and Sony A500 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX mini offers outside measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony A500 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX mini vs Sony A500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the NX mini against the A500.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NX mini and A500 is 93 and 63 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX mini and A500.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX mini using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung NX mini will result in more detail having an extra 8.5MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern NX mini should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.