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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX500

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
56
Overall
48

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX500 Key Specs

Samsung NX1100
(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
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
  • Released April 2015
  • Superseded the Sony WX350
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Sony WX500

 NX1100 WX500 
Focus manually More exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Samsung NX1100

 WX500 NX1100 
ReleasedApril 2015April 2013More modern by 24 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Sony WX500

 NX1100 WX500 
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution921k921kEqual 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).

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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.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX500 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX1100 and WX500 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Portrait photography camera
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
39
resolution is good (18MP)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Street photography features
Sony WX500 Street photography features
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average (222g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
69
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (236g)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Sports photography info
Sony WX500 Sports photography info
56
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
great battery (360 CIPA)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Travel photography information
Sony WX500 Travel photography information
68
lighter than average (222 grams)
good megapixels (20MP)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
71
great battery (360 per charge)
lighter than average (236 grams)
resolution is good (18MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX500 Landscape photography highlights
71
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
49
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
great battery (360 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Vlogging advice
Sony WX500 Vlogging advice
34
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (222 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing mic jack
35
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (236g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1100 and Sony WX500
 Samsung NX1100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
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