Samsung NX mini vs Sony WX500

Here is a thorough overview of the Samsung NX mini versus Sony WX500, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX mini (20.5MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is relatively comparable but the NX mini (1") and WX500 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX mini was introduced 13 months earlier than the WX500 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the NX mini matches up against the WX500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX mini and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX mini Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX mini has got outside dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony WX500 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check the Samsung NX mini versus Sony WX500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the NX mini versus the WX500.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the NX mini and WX500 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX mini and WX500.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX mini having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX mini will produce extra detail using its extra 2.5MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older NX mini will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.