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Samsung NX500 vs Sony A77 II

Portability
87
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72
Samsung NX500 front
 
Sony SLT-A77 II front
Portability
62
Imaging
65
Features
85
Overall
73

Samsung NX500 vs Sony A77 II Key Specs

Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX300
Sony A77 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Announced May 2014
  • Superseded the Sony A77
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony A77 II Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Samsung NX500 vs Sony A77 II, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX500 (28MP) and the A77 II (24MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX500 was unveiled 9 months after the A77 II so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the NX500 scores vs the A77 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Sony A77 II

 NX500 A77 II 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015May 2014More modern by 9 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Samsung NX500

 A77 II NX500 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1229k1036kCrisper screen (+193k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung NX500 and Sony A77 II

 NX500 A77 II 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing

Samsung NX500 vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX500 features exterior dimensions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Sony A77 II has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the NX500 against the A77 II.

Samsung NX500 vs Sony A77 II size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX500 and A77 II is 87 and 62 respectively.

Samsung NX500 vs Sony A77 II top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX500 vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX500 and A77 II.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung NX500 to result in more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger NX500 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX500 vs Sony A77 II sensor size comparison

Samsung NX500 vs Sony A77 II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX500 vs Sony A77 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX500
Portrait photography with Sony A77 II
80
you can focus manually
amazing sensor resolution (28MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
79
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX500 Street photography information
Sony A77 II Street photography information
81
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
76
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX500 Sports photography features
Sony A77 II Sports photography features
75
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
amazing sensor resolution (28 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect AF
not so great battery (480 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX500 Travel photography details
Sony A77 II Travel photography details
78
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
amazing sensor resolution (28MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
64
weather proofing
resolution is good (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery (480 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX500 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A77 II as a Landscape photography camera
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3")
amazing sensor resolution (28 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
73
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
not so great battery (480 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX500 Vlogging details
Sony A77 II Vlogging details
34
touch screen
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone support
77
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony A77 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX500 and Sony A77 II
 Samsung NX500Sony SLT-A77 II
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX500 Sony SLT-A77 II
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Launched 2015-02-06 2014-05-21
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
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 28MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6480 x 4320 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 209 79
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 32 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,036k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/250s
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 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 287 grams (0.63 lbs) 647 grams (1.43 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 87 82
DXO Color Depth rating 24.8 24.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.9 13.4
DXO Low light rating 1379 1013
Other
Battery life 370 pictures 480 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $800 $1,198