Samsung NX500 vs Sony NEX-7
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony NEX-7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
- Introduced February 2015
- Old Model is Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 400g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
- Released December 2011
Samsung NX500 vs Sony NEX-7 Overview
In this write-up, we are looking at the Samsung NX500 vs Sony NEX-7, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX500 (28MP) and the NEX-7 (24MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe NX500 was introduced 3 years after the NEX-7 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the NX500 matches up against the NEX-7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung NX500 vs Sony NEX-7 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX500 and Sony Alpha NEX-7. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX500 Gallery and Sony NEX-7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Sony NEX-7
NX500 | NEX-7 | |||
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Released | February 2015 | December 2011 | Newer by 39 months | |
Display resolution | 1036k | 921k | Clearer display (+115k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Samsung NX500
NEX-7 | NX500 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX500 and Sony NEX-7
NX500 | NEX-7 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Samsung NX500 vs Sony NEX-7 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX500 has physical 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-7 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).
Look at the Samsung NX500 vs Sony NEX-7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the NX500 against the NEX-7.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX500 and NEX-7 is 87 and 84 respectively.
Samsung NX500 vs Sony NEX-7 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NX500 and NEX-7.
As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung NX500 to give you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent NX500 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.
Samsung NX500 vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony NEX-7 Specifications
Samsung NX500 | Sony Alpha NEX-7 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX500 | Sony Alpha NEX-7 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2015-02-06 | 2011-12-13 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DRIMe 5 | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 28 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6480 x 4320 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 16000 |
Max boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 209 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | Sony E |
Available lenses | 32 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,036 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/6000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 6.00 m |
Flash settings | 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, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
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) |
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 287 gr (0.63 lbs) | 400 gr (0.88 lbs) |
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 score | 87 | 81 |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.8 | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.9 | 13.4 |
DXO Low light score | 1379 | 1016 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 pictures | 430 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP1130 | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 - 30 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 or 5 images)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $800 | $699 |