Samsung NX500 vs Sony NEX-6
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony NEX-6 Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Samsung NX500 vs Sony NEX-6 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX500 & Sony Alpha NEX-6. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX500 Gallery & Sony NEX-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Sony NEX-6
NX500 | NEX-6 | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | March 2013 | More recent by 23 months | |
Display resolution | 1036k | 921k | Crisper display (+115k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Samsung NX500
NEX-6 | NX500 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX500 and Sony NEX-6
NX500 | NEX-6 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 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).
Compare the Samsung NX500 versus Sony NEX-6 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications
Samsung NX500 | Sony Alpha NEX-6 | |
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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 |