Samsung NX500 vs Sony A6700
87 Imaging
67 Features
80 Overall
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75 Imaging
74 Features
96 Overall
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony A6700 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
- Launched February 2015
- Replaced the Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 493g - 122 x 69 x 75mm
- Released July 2023
- Superseded the Sony A6600

Samsung NX500 vs Sony A6700 Overview
Following is a complete review of the Samsung NX500 and Sony A6700, 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 A6700 (26MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

The NX500 was unveiled 9 years before the A6700 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the NX500 grades against the A6700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung NX500 vs Sony A6700 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX500 and Sony Alpha a6700. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX500 Gallery and Sony A6700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Sony A6700
NX500 | A6700 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A6700 over the Samsung NX500
A6700 | NX500 | |||
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Released | July 2023 | ![]() | February 2015 | More modern by 102 months |
Screen type | Fully articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1036k | Clearer screen (+4k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Samsung NX500 and Sony A6700
NX500 | A6700 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3.00" | Same screen sizing |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Samsung NX500 vs Sony A6700 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX500 offers physical measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Sony A6700 has proportions of 122mm x 69mm x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0") along with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).
Check the Samsung NX500 and Sony A6700 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the NX500 vs the A6700.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX500 and A6700 is 87 and 75 respectively.

Samsung NX500 vs Sony A6700 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX500 and A6700.
Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung NX500 to produce greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged NX500 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung NX500 vs Sony A6700 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung NX500 vs Sony A6700 Specifications
Samsung NX500 | Sony Alpha a6700 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX500 | Sony Alpha a6700 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2015-02-06 | 2023-07-12 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DRIMe 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-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 | 28MP | 26MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6480 x 4320 | 6192 x 4128 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 32000 |
Max boosted ISO | 51200 | 102400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 209 | 759 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX | Sony E |
Total lenses | 32 | 199 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fully articulated |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3.00" |
Display resolution | 1,036k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/6000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
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 |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 287 gr (0.63 lb) | 493 gr (1.09 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 122 x 69 x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 87 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1379 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 shots | 570 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP1130 | NP-FZ1000 |
Self timer | Yes (2 - 30 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $800 | $1,399 |