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Samsung NX500 vs Sony A6500

Portability
87
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72
Samsung NX500 front
 
Sony Alpha a6500 front
Portability
81
Imaging
68
Features
85
Overall
74

Samsung NX500 vs Sony A6500 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
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Superseded the Samsung NX300
Sony A6500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 453g - 120 x 67 x 53mm
  • Announced October 2016
  • Succeeded the Sony A6300
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony A6500 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Samsung NX500 versus Sony A6500, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX500 (28MP) and the A6500 (24MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX500 was introduced 20 months before the A6500 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the NX500 grades against the A6500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Sony A6500

 NX500 A6500 
Screen resolution1036k922kClearer screen (+114k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6500 over the Samsung NX500

 A6500 NX500 
AnnouncedOctober 2016February 2015More modern by 20 months

Common features in the Samsung NX500 and Sony A6500

 NX500 A6500 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung NX500 vs Sony A6500 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung NX500 comes with outside dimensions 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 A6500 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX500 versus Sony A6500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the NX500 compared to the A6500.

Samsung NX500 vs Sony A6500 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the NX500 and A6500 is 87 and 81 respectively.

Samsung NX500 vs Sony A6500 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX500 vs Sony A6500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The image underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX500 and A6500.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung NX500 to offer more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged NX500 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung NX500 vs Sony A6500 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX500 vs Sony A6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX500 vs Sony A6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX500 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A6500 as a Portrait photography camera
80
you can focus manually
fantastic megapixels (28MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
80
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX500 Street photography features
Sony A6500 Street photography features
81
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
85
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
offers touch to focus
environment sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX500 Sports photography details
Sony A6500 Sports photography details
75
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
fantastic megapixels (28MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
77
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery pack (350 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX500 Travel photography advice
Sony A6500 Travel photography advice
78
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
fantastic megapixels (28MP)
display is not selfie friendly
74
environment sealing
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
built-in flash
not so great battery pack (350 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX500 Landscape photography information
Sony A6500 Landscape photography information
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
fantastic megapixels (28 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
not so great battery pack (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX500 Vlogging advice
Sony A6500 Vlogging advice
34
has touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone support
39
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic socket
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony A6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX500 and Sony A6500
 Samsung NX500Sony Alpha a6500
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX500 Sony Alpha a6500
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-02-06 2016-10-06
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 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6480 x 4320 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,036 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
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 287 grams (0.63 lb) 453 grams (1.00 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") 120 x 67 x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 87 85
DXO Color Depth score 24.8 24.5
DXO Dynamic range score 13.9 13.7
DXO Low light score 1379 1405
Other
Battery life 370 pictures 350 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $800 $1,298