Samsung NX11 vs Sony WX500

Below is a in depth comparison of the Samsung NX11 vs Sony WX500, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX11 (15MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is relatively close but the NX11 (APS-C) and WX500 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX11 was released 5 years before the WX500 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the NX11 scores vs the WX500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX11 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX11 Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX11 comes with physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony WX500 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX11 vs Sony WX500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX11 versus the WX500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX11 and WX500 is 80 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX11 and WX500.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX11 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony WX500 will render more detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The older NX11 will be behind in sensor technology.