Samsung NX500 vs Sony A7R

On this page, we will be analyzing the Samsung NX500 versus Sony A7R, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and A7R (36MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and A7R (Full frame) offer different sensor size.

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The NX500 was brought out 12 months later than the A7R which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the NX500 grades vs the A7R in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX500 & Sony Alpha A7R. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX500 Gallery & Sony A7R Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX500 features outer dimensions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Sony A7R has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the NX500 against the A7R.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX500 and A7R is 87 and 78 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The graphic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX500 and A7R.

To sum up, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX500 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A7R will give you extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent NX500 provides an edge in sensor tech.