Samsung NX500 vs Sony A9

Below, we will be evaluating the Samsung NX500 vs Sony A9, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX500 (28MP) and the A9 (24MP) is relatively comparable but the NX500 (APS-C) and A9 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX500 was released 3 years prior to the A9 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the NX500 grades vs the A9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX500 and Sony Alpha A9. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX500 Gallery and Sony A9 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX500 provides outer measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Sony A9 has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") and a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX500 vs Sony A9 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the NX500 versus the A9.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX500 and A9 is 87 and 65 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The photograph below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX500 and A9.

All in all, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX500 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung NX500 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older NX500 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.