Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX500
90 Imaging
62 Features
60 Overall
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91 Imaging
43 Features
56 Overall
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
- Announced April 2013
- Previous Model is Samsung NX1000
- New Model is Samsung NX2000
(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
- Released April 2015
- Superseded the Sony WX350
Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX500 Overview
Following is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung NX1100 versus Sony WX500, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX1100 (20MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is relatively comparable but the NX1100 (APS-C) and WX500 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe NX1100 was introduced 24 months prior to the WX500 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the NX1100 grades vs the WX500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX500 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX1100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX1100 Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Sony WX500
NX1100 | WX500 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Samsung NX1100
WX500 | NX1100 | |||
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Released | April 2015 | April 2013 | More modern by 24 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Sony WX500
NX1100 | WX500 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 921k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX1100 provides outer dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony WX500 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
Examine the Samsung NX1100 versus Sony WX500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the NX1100 against the WX500.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX1100 and WX500 is 90 and 91 respectively.
Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The image here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1100 and WX500.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX1100 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung NX1100 will provide greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged NX1100 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX500 Specifications
Samsung NX1100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX1100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2013-04-11 | 2015-04-14 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 222 grams (0.49 pounds) | 236 grams (0.52 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 73 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 852 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 images | 360 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BC1030 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $600 | $348 |