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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A6500

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1000 front
 
Sony Alpha a6500 front
Portability
81
Imaging
68
Features
85
Overall
74

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A6500 Key Specs

Samsung NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Successor is Samsung NX1100
Sony A6500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 453g - 120 x 67 x 53mm
  • Introduced October 2016
  • Succeeded the Sony A6300
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A6500 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Samsung NX1000 and Sony A6500, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX1000 (20MP) and the A6500 (24MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX1000 was introduced 5 years earlier than the A6500 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the NX1000 scores versus the A6500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Sony A6500

 NX1000 A6500 

Reasons to pick Sony A6500 over the Samsung NX1000

 A6500 NX1000 
IntroducedOctober 2016April 2012More recent by 54 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k921kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX1000 and Sony A6500

 NX1000 A6500 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A6500 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX1000 comes with outside measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony A6500 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the NX1000 and the A6500.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A6500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX1000 and A6500 is 90 and 81 respectively.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A6500 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A6500 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The photograph below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1000 and A6500.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony A6500 to offer extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older NX1000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A6500 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Portrait photography details
Sony A6500 Portrait photography details
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Street photography information
Sony A6500 Street photography information
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
85
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes focus via touch
weather proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Sports photography highlights
Sony A6500 Sports photography highlights
56
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
77
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect AF
bad battery power (350 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX1000
Travel photography with Sony A6500
68
lighter than others in class (222g)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
74
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
MP count good (24MP)
flash built-in
bad battery power (350 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Landscape photography information
Sony A6500 Landscape photography information
71
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
bad battery power (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Vlogging information
Sony A6500 Vlogging information
34
has face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (222g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
no mic socket
39
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1000 and Sony A6500
 Samsung NX1000Sony Alpha a6500
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX1000 Sony Alpha a6500
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-04-19 2016-10-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type 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 20MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 15 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Sony E
Available lenses 32 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 921k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222g (0.49 pounds) 453g (1.00 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 120 x 67 x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 72 85
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 24.5
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 13.7
DXO Low light score 840 1405
Other
Battery life 320 pictures 350 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC1030 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $388 $1,298