Samsung NX5 vs Samsung NX500

On this page, we are matching up the Samsung NX5 and Samsung NX500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both of them are built by Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the NX5 (15MP) and NX500 (28MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX5 was announced 5 years before the NX500 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the NX5 scores against the NX500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX5 and Samsung NX500. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX5 Gallery and Samsung NX500 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung NX5 comes with physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Samsung NX500 has sizing of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX5 and Samsung NX500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX5 vs the NX500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX5 and NX500 is 80 and 87 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The photograph here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX5 and NX500.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung NX500 to show extra detail with its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The older NX5 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.