Samsung NX500 vs Sony A7

On this page, we are reviewing the Samsung NX500 versus Sony A7, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX500 (28MP) and the A7 (24MP) is fairly similar but the NX500 (APS-C) and A7 (Full frame) boast different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The NX500 was brought out 13 months later than the A7 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the NX500 matches up versus the A7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX500 & Sony Alpha A7. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX500 Gallery & Sony A7 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX500 offers external measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX500 versus Sony A7 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the NX500 versus the A7.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NX500 and A7 is 87 and 78 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX500 and A7.

As you can see, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX500 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung NX500 will offer you more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The younger NX500 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.