Samsung NX500 vs Sony NEX-5T

Here is a comprehensive review of the Samsung NX500 versus Sony NEX-5T, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX500 was released 18 months later than the NEX-5T making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the NX500 grades versus the NEX-5T with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX500 & Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX500 Gallery & Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX500 offers 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 NEX-5T has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the NX500 vs the NEX-5T.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX500 and NEX-5T is 87 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX500 and NEX-5T.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung NX500 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent NX500 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.