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Samsung NX500 vs Sony ZV-E10

Portability
87
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72
Samsung NX500 front
 
Sony ZV-E10 front
Portability
86
Imaging
72
Features
92
Overall
80

Samsung NX500 vs Sony ZV-E10 Key Specs

Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Superseded the Samsung NX300
Sony ZV-E10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 343g - 115 x 64 x 45mm
  • Revealed July 2021
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony ZV-E10 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Samsung NX500 versus Sony ZV-E10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX500 (28MP) and the ZV-E10 (24MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX500 was released 7 years earlier than the ZV-E10 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the NX500 grades vs the ZV-E10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Sony ZV-E10

 NX500 ZV-E10 
Display resolution1036k920kClearer display (+116k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E10 over the Samsung NX500

 ZV-E10 NX500 
RevealedJuly 2021February 2015More recent by 78 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung NX500 and Sony ZV-E10

 NX500 ZV-E10 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung NX500 vs Sony ZV-E10 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX500 comes with exterior dimensions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Sony ZV-E10 has proportions of 115mm x 64mm x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 343 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the NX500 against the ZV-E10.

Samsung NX500 vs Sony ZV-E10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the NX500 and ZV-E10 is 87 and 86 respectively.

Samsung NX500 vs Sony ZV-E10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX500 vs Sony ZV-E10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX500 and ZV-E10.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung NX500 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older NX500 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung NX500 vs Sony ZV-E10 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX500 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX500 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX500 Portrait photography information
Sony ZV-E10 Portrait photography information
80
manual focus
high megapixels (28MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
83
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX500 Street photography features
Sony ZV-E10 Street photography features
81
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
82
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch to focus
very good ISO range (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX500 as a Sports photography camera
Sony ZV-E10 as a Sports photography camera
75
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
high megapixels (28 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
77
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery life (440 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX500 Travel photography advice
Sony ZV-E10 Travel photography advice
78
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
high megapixels (28 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
88
better than average battery life (440 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
offers touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX500 Landscape photography information
Sony ZV-E10 Landscape photography information
80
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
high megapixels (28MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
81
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (440 shots)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX500 Vlogging factors
Sony ZV-E10 Vlogging factors
34
touchscreen enabled
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone port
82
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
offers face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 1920 pixels)
includes mic port
lack of image stabilization
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony ZV-E10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX500 and Sony ZV-E10
 Samsung NX500Sony ZV-E10
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX500 Sony ZV-E10
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-02-06 2021-07-30
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMe 5 -
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 28 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6480 x 4320 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 32000
Max enhanced ISO 51200 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 209 425
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Sony E
Available lenses 32 150
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,036k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
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 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x1920
Video file format H.265 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 287 gr (0.63 pounds) 343 gr (0.76 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") 115 x 64 x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 440 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $800 $699