Samsung NX500 vs Sony A6100

Following is a extensive review of the Samsung NX500 and Sony A6100, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX500 (28MP) and the A6100 (24MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX500 was announced 5 years earlier than the A6100 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the NX500 grades against the A6100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX500 and Sony Alpha a6100. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX500 Gallery and Sony A6100 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX500 comes with physical measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Sony A6100 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the NX500 against the A6100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the NX500 and A6100 is 87 and 81 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The image here may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX500 and A6100.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung NX500 to resolve more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged NX500 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.