A6000 vs NX500 against the GX7? But I guess I don't really need a new camera...

iknowadrian wrote:

I really don't need a new camera. I have a GX7. But i'm sort of bored and would think like to trade in the GX7 and change to another camera to play with.

Other than the EVF (I rarely use the one of the GX7), and the fact I don't care much for 4K video (basically never use video) which would you recommend: the A6000 or the NX500?

Or should I just stick with my GX7? How does it compare to either the A6000 or the NX500, is it just as good?

My usage is mainly travel & travel photos, photo walks through the woods, and long exposure night photography. Little to none on portraits, maybe a night with friends at a pool party, but nothing else.

If the GX7 is just as good as either of these two camera, i'll just keep it, but i'm basically looking for a reason to upgrade and just play with a new camera.

From what i've read I like that the Sony's sensor is basically full frame (???) but dislike that there's not touch screen so I feel like changing the focal point would be a pain in the ass.

On the NX500 side, I like their reverse sensor engineering which does really well in low-light? (don't remember exactly what it was but think I read something along those lines)

Thank for any opinions!

TL;DR - Have a GX7, want to play with a new camera. A6000 vs NX500? Or is the GX7 just as good as either of these.

I did own the GX7 and still have the A6000. The key features that I like in the A6000 are the far superior tracking AF/frame rate and the sensor gives you slightly better resolution, high ISO and ability to crop. That said I'm a big fan of adapting manual focus lenses from film cameras and I prefer the smaller crop ratio the APS-C sensor gives you. Adapted lenses just felt better in the hand with the A6000 body.

When I sold my GX7 I couldn't quite leave the system for good because I loved my 20mm F1.7 pancake and the 12-32mm pancake zoom - so I got a GF7 instead. It's my pocket kit for when I want to travel light or be especially candid with street photography.

If you're really determined to get an APS-C body then don't dismiss a small DSLR. Using an optical viewfinder is a real pleasure in some respects. I went with Pentax for its large OVF and its good range of old and new Pentax primes. With an M42 adapter or Adaptall 2 I can use Carl Zeiss and Tamron lenses also and have acquired a nice range of lenses that cost very little in comparison to the better m43 or Sony E-mount offerings. Weight and size of the gear is not that much greater than say a GH4 or EM-1 outfit as long as you don't insist on uber fast telephoto zooms. My A6000 hasn't been touched since I bought a Pentax K-3 to be honest.