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Samsung NX500 vs Sony A6400

Portability
87
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72
Samsung NX500 front
 
Sony Alpha a6400 front
Portability
83
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Samsung NX500 vs Sony A6400 Key Specs

Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Old Model is Samsung NX300
Sony A6400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
  • Introduced January 2019
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony A6400 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Samsung NX500 versus Sony A6400, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX500 (28MP) and the A6400 (24MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX500 was launched 4 years earlier than the A6400 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the NX500 grades vs the A6400 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Sony A6400

 NX500 A6400 
Display resolution1036k922kClearer display (+114k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Samsung NX500

 A6400 NX500 
IntroducedJanuary 2019February 2015More modern by 47 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung NX500 and Sony A6400

 NX500 A6400 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung NX500 vs Sony A6400 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX500 has got 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) whilst the Sony A6400 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Compare the Samsung NX500 versus Sony A6400 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the NX500 versus the A6400.

Samsung NX500 vs Sony A6400 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the NX500 and A6400 is 87 and 83 respectively.

Samsung NX500 vs Sony A6400 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX500 vs Sony A6400 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The image here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX500 and A6400.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung NX500 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged NX500 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX500 vs Sony A6400 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX500 vs Sony A6400 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX500 vs Sony A6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX500 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A6400 as a Portrait photography camera
80
you can focus manually
fantastic megapixels (28 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
81
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX500
Street photography with Sony A6400
81
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
81
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
provides focus via touch
environment proofing
great high ISO (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX500 Sports photography information
Sony A6400 Sports photography information
75
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
fantastic megapixels (28MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
76
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX500
Travel photography with Sony A6400
78
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
fantastic megapixels (28 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
87
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX500 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A6400 as a Landscape photography camera
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
fantastic megapixels (28 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
80
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX500 Vlogging features
Sony A6400 Vlogging features
34
touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
80
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic support
lack of image stabilization
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony A6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX500 and Sony A6400
 Samsung NX500Sony Alpha a6400
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX500 Sony Alpha a6400
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-02-06 2019-01-15
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIMe 5 Bionz X
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 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6480 x 4320 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 32000
Max boosted ISO 51200 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 209 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Sony E
Number of lenses 32 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,036 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/6000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 287g (0.63 lbs) 403g (0.89 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 87 83
DXO Color Depth score 24.8 24.0
DXO Dynamic range score 13.9 13.6
DXO Low light score 1379 1431
Other
Battery life 370 pictures 410 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant)
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $800 $898