Samsung NX20 vs Sony WX500

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Samsung NX20 versus Sony WX500, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX20 (20MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is relatively well matched but the NX20 (APS-C) and WX500 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The NX20 was brought out 4 years earlier than the WX500 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the NX20 scores versus the WX500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX20 Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung NX20 offers outer dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Sony WX500 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check the Samsung NX20 versus Sony WX500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the NX20 compared to the WX500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX20 and WX500 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The picture here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX20 and WX500.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX20 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX20 will give you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged NX20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.