Samsung NX1 vs Sony A6500

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).

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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.

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.

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.

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.