Samsung NX10 vs Sony A500

Lets examine more in depth at the Samsung NX10 and Sony A500, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX10 (15MP) and A500 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX10 was released 8 months later than the A500 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the NX10 scores versus the A500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX10 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX10 Gallery and Sony A500 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX10 offers physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony A500 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX10 vs the A500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX10 and A500 is 80 and 63 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The photograph below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX10 and A500.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung NX10 to render more detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher NX10 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.