Samsung NX500 vs Sony NEX-5N

Lets take a closer look at the Samsung NX500 and Sony NEX-5N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX500 was manufactured 3 years later than the NEX-5N and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the NX500 scores vs the NEX-5N in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX500 and Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX500 Gallery and Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX500 enjoys external measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5N has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX500 and Sony NEX-5N in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the NX500 versus the NEX-5N.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the NX500 and NEX-5N is 87 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX500 and NEX-5N.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung NX500 to give more detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer NX500 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.