Samsung NX500 vs Sony A9 II

Following is a detailed review of the Samsung NX500 vs Sony A9 II, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX500 (28MP) and the A9 II (24MP) is very comparable but the NX500 (APS-C) and A9 II (Full frame) use different sensor sizing.

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The NX500 was unveiled 5 years prior to the A9 II which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the NX500 grades against the A9 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX500 and Sony Alpha A9 Mark II. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX500 Gallery and Sony A9 II Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX500 enjoys 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) and the Sony A9 II has dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the NX500 compared to the A9 II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the NX500 and A9 II is 87 and 62 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The pic below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX500 and A9 II.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX500 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX500 will show extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged NX500 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.