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Samsung NX1 vs Sony A6500

Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76
Samsung NX1 front
 
Sony Alpha a6500 front
Portability
81
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A6500 Key Specs

Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Announced September 2014
Sony A6500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 453g - 120 x 67 x 53mm
  • Announced October 2016
  • Old Model is Sony A6300
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony A6500 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Samsung NX1 versus Sony A6500, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX1 (28MP) and the A6500 (24MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The NX1 was announced 3 years before the A6500 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the NX1 scores against the A6500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Sony A6500

 NX1 A6500 
Display resolution1036k922kSharper display (+114k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6500 over the Samsung NX1

 A6500 NX1 
AnnouncedOctober 2016September 2014More modern by 25 months

Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Sony A6500

 NX1 A6500 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A6500 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX1 features outer dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony A6500 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the NX1 vs the A6500.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A6500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NX1 and A6500 is 66 and 81 respectively.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A6500 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A6500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The image underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1 and A6500.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung NX1 to show greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged NX1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A6500 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1 vs Sony A6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A6500 as a Portrait photography camera
80
focusing manually
amazing megapixels (28 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
80
focusing manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1 Street photography info
Sony A6500 Street photography info
74
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (550 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
85
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
features touch to focus
weather proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1 Sports photography advice
Sony A6500 Sports photography advice
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
amazing megapixels (28 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
77
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect AF
low battery (350 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A6500 as a Travel photography camera
74
lighter than competition in class (550 grams)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
amazing megapixels (28MP)
built-in flash
does not contain selfie friendly screen
74
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
features touch to focus
MP count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
low battery (350 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX1
Landscape photography with Sony A6500
78
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
amazing megapixels (28 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
low battery (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX1
Vlogging with Sony A6500
34
built-in touchscreen
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone port
lighter than competition in class (550g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
39
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony A6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1 and Sony A6500
 Samsung NX1Sony Alpha a6500
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX1 Sony Alpha a6500
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2014-09-15 2016-10-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMe 5 Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 28 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6480 x 4320 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 209 425
Cross focus points 153 -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Sony E
Amount of lenses 32 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,036 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 15.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 11.00 m (ISO 100) 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 550g (1.21 lbs) 453g (1.00 lbs)
Physical dimensions 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") 120 x 67 x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 83 85
DXO Color Depth score 24.2 24.5
DXO Dynamic range score 13.2 13.7
DXO Low light score 1363 1405
Other
Battery life 500 photos 350 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1900 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $1,500 $1,298