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Samsung NX500 vs Sony A6700

Portability
87
Imaging
67
Features
80
Overall
72
Samsung NX500 front
 
Sony Alpha a6700 front
Portability
75
Imaging
74
Features
96
Overall
82

Samsung NX500 vs Sony A6700 Key Specs

Samsung NX500
(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
Sony A6700
(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  • Superseded the Sony A6600
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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).

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Sony A6700

 NX500 A6700 

Reasons to pick Sony A6700 over the Samsung NX500

 A6700 NX500 
ReleasedJuly 2023February 2015More modern by 102 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k1036kClearer screen (+4k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung NX500 and Sony A6700

 NX500 A6700 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Samsung NX500 vs Sony A6700 size comparison

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

Samsung NX500 vs Sony A6700 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX500 vs Sony A6700 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX500 vs Sony A6700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX500 Portrait photography details
Sony A6700 Portrait photography details
80
has manual focus
high megapixels (28MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
84
manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX500 Street photography factors
Sony A6700 Street photography factors
81
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
features touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
84
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
has focus via touch
weather proofing
very good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX500 Sports photography highlights
Sony A6700 Sports photography highlights
75
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
high megapixels (28 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
87
quiet shooting (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery power (570 shots)
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX500
Travel photography with Sony A6700
78
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
high megapixels (28MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
84
good battery power (570 CIPA)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
megapixel count fantastic (26MP)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX500 Landscape photography features
Sony A6700 Landscape photography features
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
high megapixels (28MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
87
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3.00")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery power (570 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX500 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A6700 as a Vlogging camera
34
touch screen
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic jack
84
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic port
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony A6700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX500 and Sony A6700
 Samsung NX500Sony Alpha a6700
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