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Samsung NX500 vs Sony NEX-7

Portability
87
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72
Samsung NX500 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-7 front
Portability
84
Imaging
63
Features
71
Overall
66

Samsung NX500 vs Sony NEX-7 Key Specs

Samsung NX500
(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
Sony NEX-7
(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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Sony NEX-7

 NX500 NEX-7 
ReleasedFebruary 2015December 2011Newer by 39 months
Display resolution1036k921kClearer display (+115k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Samsung NX500

 NEX-7 NX500 

Common features in the Samsung NX500 and Sony NEX-7

 NX500 NEX-7 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"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).

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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.

Samsung NX500 vs Sony NEX-7 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX500 vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX500 vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX500 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-7 as a Portrait photography camera
80
manual focus
MP count great (28MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
77
focusing manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX500 as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-7 as a Street photography camera
81
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
includes focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
76
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX500
Sports photography with Sony NEX-7
75
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
MP count great (28MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
61
decent MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery (430 shots)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX500 as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-7 as a Travel photography camera
78
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
MP count great (28MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
70
good battery (430 CIPA)
decent MP (24MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX500 Landscape photography factors
Sony NEX-7 Landscape photography factors
80
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count great (28MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
72
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (430 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX500 Vlogging factors
Sony NEX-7 Vlogging factors
34
touchscreen capability
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone jack
35
supports face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony NEX-7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX500 and Sony NEX-7
 Samsung NX500Sony Alpha NEX-7
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