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Samsung NX11 vs Sony WX500

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX11 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
56
Overall
48

Samsung NX11 vs Sony WX500 Key Specs

Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Released December 2010
  • Replaced the Samsung NX10
  • Replacement is Samsung NX20
Sony WX500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Revealed April 2015
  • Succeeded the Sony WX350
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony WX500 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Sony WX500

 NX11 WX500 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Samsung NX11

 WX500 NX11 
RevealedApril 2015December 2010More recent by 52 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k614kSharper screen (+307k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Sony WX500

 NX11 WX500 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Samsung NX11 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony WX500 size comparison

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

Samsung NX11 vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX11 vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX11 Portrait photography info
Sony WX500 Portrait photography info
73
focusing manually
good resolution (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
39
MP count good (18MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX11 Street photography information
Sony WX500 Street photography information
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors (499 grams)
70
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (236 grams)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX11 Sports photography details
Sony WX500 Sports photography details
52
good resolution (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery power (400 CIPA)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery (360 per charge)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX11 Travel photography factors
Sony WX500 Travel photography factors
63
good battery power (400 CIPA)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (499 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
71
good battery (360 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (236 grams)
MP count good (18MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX11 Landscape photography features
Sony WX500 Landscape photography features
68
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3")
good resolution (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (400 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
49
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
good battery (360 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX11 Vlogging factors
Sony WX500 Vlogging factors
24
comes with face detect focus
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competitors (499g)
35
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (236 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX11 and Sony WX500
 Samsung NX11Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX11 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-12-28 2015-04-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DRIM Engine Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4592 x 3056 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 614 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 499 gr (1.10 pounds) 236 gr (0.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 553 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photos 360 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots 1 1
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