Samsung NX500 vs Sony a5000

In this article, we will be looking at the Samsung NX500 and Sony a5000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and a5000 (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX500 was manufactured 14 months later than the a5000 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the NX500 matches up against the a5000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX500 & Sony Alpha a5000. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX500 Gallery & Sony a5000 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX500 comes with external measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Sony a5000 has proportions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX500 and Sony a5000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the NX500 against the a5000.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NX500 and a5000 is 87 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The photograph below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX500 and a5000.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung NX500 to produce extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer NX500 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.