Samsung NX500 vs Sony NEX-5R

In this article, we will be matching up the Samsung NX500 versus Sony NEX-5R, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX500 was brought out 2 years later than the NEX-5R and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the NX500 matches up versus the NEX-5R with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX500 and Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX500 Gallery and Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX500 features outer measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5R has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the NX500 against the NEX-5R.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX500 and NEX-5R is 87 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX500 and NEX-5R.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung NX500 to show more detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer NX500 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.