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Samsung NX500 vs Sony NEX-6

Portability
87
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72
Samsung NX500 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
Portability
85
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64

Samsung NX500 vs Sony NEX-6 Key Specs

Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Older Model is Samsung NX300
Sony NEX-6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Introduced March 2013
  • Later Model is Sony A6000
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony NEX-6 Overview

Below is a extended review of the Samsung NX500 versus Sony NEX-6, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX500 was brought out 23 months later than the NEX-6 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the NX500 scores vs the NEX-6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Sony NEX-6

 NX500 NEX-6 
IntroducedFebruary 2015March 2013More recent by 23 months
Display resolution1036k921kCrisper display (+115k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Samsung NX500

 NEX-6 NX500 

Common features in the Samsung NX500 and Sony NEX-6

 NX500 NEX-6 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung NX500 vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX500 has got external measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-6 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the NX500 vs the NEX-6.

Samsung NX500 vs Sony NEX-6 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the NX500 and NEX-6 is 87 and 85 respectively.

Samsung NX500 vs Sony NEX-6 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX500 vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The photograph here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NX500 and NEX-6.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung NX500 to give you more detail having its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher NX500 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Samsung NX500 vs Sony NEX-6 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX500 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX500 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX500
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-6
80
you can focus manually
high MP (28 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW formats
74
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX500 as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-6 as a Street photography camera
81
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
78
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (345 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX500 Sports photography information
Sony NEX-6 Sports photography information
75
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
high MP (28MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
66
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX500 Travel photography info
Sony NEX-6 Travel photography info
78
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
high MP (28MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
75
lighter than competition (345g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX500 Landscape photography information
Sony NEX-6 Landscape photography information
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3")
high MP (28 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
75
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX500 Vlogging highlights
Sony NEX-6 Vlogging highlights
34
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no microphone jack
32
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (345g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX500 and Sony NEX-6
 Samsung NX500Sony Alpha NEX-6
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX500 Sony Alpha NEX-6
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2015-02-06 2013-03-25
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIMe 5 Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 28 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6480 x 4320 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 209 99
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Sony E
Number of lenses 32 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,036k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45�
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash modes 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
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 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 287g (0.63 lb) 345g (0.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 87 78
DXO Color Depth rating 24.8 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.9 13.1
DXO Low light rating 1379 1018
Other
Battery life 370 pictures 360 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $800 $365