Samsung NX500 vs Sony A850
87 Imaging
68 Features
80 Overall
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54 Imaging
68 Features
60 Overall
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony A850 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
- Announced February 2015
- Old Model is Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
- Launched April 2010
Samsung NX500 vs Sony A850 Overview
Below, we will be evaluating the Samsung NX500 versus Sony A850, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX500 (28MP) and the A850 (25MP) is relatively close but the NX500 (APS-C) and A850 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe NX500 was revealed 4 years after the A850 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the NX500 scores vs the A850 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung NX500 vs Sony A850 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX500 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A850. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX500 Gallery and Sony A850 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Sony A850
NX500 | A850 | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | April 2010 | Newer by 59 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1036k | 922k | Clearer screen (+114k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A850 over the Samsung NX500
A850 | NX500 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX500 and Sony A850
NX500 | A850 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen size | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Samsung NX500 vs Sony A850 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX500 has got exterior dimensions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Sony A850 has measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung NX500 versus Sony A850 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX500 versus the A850.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX500 and A850 is 87 and 54 respectively.
Samsung NX500 vs Sony A850 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The image here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX500 and A850.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX500 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX500 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent NX500 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
Samsung NX500 vs Sony A850 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony A850 Specifications
Samsung NX500 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX500 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2015-02-06 | 2010-04-15 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DRIMe 5 | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 28 megapixels | 25 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6480 x 4320 | 6048 x 4032 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 51200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 209 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Available lenses | 32 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,036 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/6000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 | - |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | None |
Video format | H.265 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 287g (0.63 lbs) | 895g (1.97 lbs) |
Dimensions | 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 87 | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.8 | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.9 | 12.2 |
DXO Low light score | 1379 | 1415 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 pictures | 880 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP1130 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 - 30 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo |
Card slots | Single | Dual |
Retail cost | $800 | $0 |