Samsung NX1 vs Sony A6500
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony A6500 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Samsung NX1 vs Sony A6500 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX1 and Sony Alpha a6500. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX1 Gallery and Sony A6500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Sony A6500
NX1 | A6500 | |||
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Display resolution | 1036k | 922k | Sharper display (+114k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A6500 over the Samsung NX1
A6500 | NX1 | |||
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Announced | October 2016 | September 2014 | More modern by 25 months |
Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Sony A6500
NX1 | A6500 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 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).
Check the Samsung NX1 versus Sony A6500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NX1 and A6500 is 66 and 81 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony A6500 Specifications
Samsung NX1 | Sony Alpha a6500 | |
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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 |