Samsung NX500 vs Sony ZV-E1

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Samsung NX500 versus Sony ZV-E1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and ZV-E1 (12MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and ZV-E1 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX500 was brought out 9 years prior to the ZV-E1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the NX500 scores versus the ZV-E1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX500 and Sony ZV-E1. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX500 Gallery and Sony ZV-E1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX500 has got outside measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-E1 has measurements of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX500 versus Sony ZV-E1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX500 against the ZV-E1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX500 and ZV-E1 is 87 and 80 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The picture underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX500 and ZV-E1.

All in all, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX500 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX500 will show more detail having its extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged NX500 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.