Samsung NX500 vs Sony A7S II

Here, we will be looking at the Samsung NX500 versus Sony A7S II, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and A7S II (12MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and A7S II (Full frame) boast different sensor sizing.

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The NX500 was unveiled 8 months before the A7S II so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the NX500 scores vs the A7S II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX500 & Sony Alpha A7S II. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX500 Gallery & Sony A7S II Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX500 offers exterior measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Sony A7S II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

Compare the Samsung NX500 versus Sony A7S II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the NX500 against the A7S II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the NX500 and A7S II is 87 and 68 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX500 and A7S II.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX500 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung NX500 will give extra detail having an extra 16MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older NX500 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.