Samsung NX10 vs Sony WX50

In this article, we are contrasting the Samsung NX10 vs Sony WX50, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX10 (15MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is very comparable but the NX10 (APS-C) and WX50 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The NX10 was announced 22 months earlier than the WX50 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the NX10 grades vs the WX50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX10 Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX10 comes with outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony WX50 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX10 vs Sony WX50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the NX10 vs the WX50.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX10 and WX50 is 80 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NX10 and WX50.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX10 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony WX50 will produce greater detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The older NX10 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.