Samsung NX500 vs Sony A900

Lets look more closely at the Samsung NX500 and Sony A900, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX500 (28MP) and the A900 (25MP) is very similar but the NX500 (APS-C) and A900 (Full frame) posses different sensor sizes.

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The NX500 was brought out 6 years later than the A900 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the NX500 grades against the A900 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX500 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX500 Gallery & Sony A900 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX500 has external measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Sony A900 has specifications of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX500 and Sony A900 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the NX500 compared to the A900.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX500 and A900 is 87 and 54 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX500 and A900.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX500 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX500 will deliver more detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The newer NX500 should have an edge in sensor innovation.