Samsung NX500 vs Sony A58
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony A58 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
- Introduced February 2015
- Earlier Model is Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000 (Expand to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
- Introduced November 2013
- Succeeded the Sony A57
Samsung NX500 vs Sony A58 Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Samsung NX500 versus Sony A58, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and A58 (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe NX500 was brought out 15 months later than the A58 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the NX500 matches up against the A58 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung NX500 vs Sony A58 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX500 and Sony SLT-A58. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX500 Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Sony A58
NX500 | A58 | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | November 2013 | More recent by 15 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1036k | 460k | Sharper screen (+576k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Samsung NX500
A58 | NX500 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX500 and Sony A58
NX500 | A58 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Samsung NX500 vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX500 has external measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Sony A58 has proportions of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).
Look at the Samsung NX500 versus Sony A58 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the NX500 compared to the A58.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX500 and A58 is 87 and 68 respectively.
Samsung NX500 vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX500 and A58.
All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung NX500 to give greater detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent NX500 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony A58 Specifications
Samsung NX500 | Sony SLT-A58 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX500 | Sony SLT-A58 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2015-02-06 | 2013-11-27 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DRIMe 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 357.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 28 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 6480 x 4320 | 5456 x 3632 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 16000 |
Highest boosted ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 209 | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Samsung NX | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Total lenses | 32 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 1,036k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.65x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/6000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.0 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
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 | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 287 gr (0.63 lbs) | 492 gr (1.08 lbs) |
Dimensions | 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 87 | 74 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.8 | 23.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.9 | 12.5 |
DXO Low light rating | 1379 | 753 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 photos | 690 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP1130 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 - 30 secs) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $800 | $645 |