Samsung NX500 vs Sony A500

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Samsung NX500 vs Sony A500, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and A500 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX500 was announced 5 years after the A500 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the NX500 matches up vs the A500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX500 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX500 Gallery & Sony A500 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX500 offers external dimensions 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 A500 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the NX500 and the A500.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NX500 and A500 is 87 and 63 respectively.

Often, its tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The image underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX500 and A500.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung NX500 to give you more detail with its extra 16MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent NX500 will have an advantage in sensor tech.