Samsung NX200 vs Sony WX500

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Samsung NX200 and Sony WX500, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX200 (20MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is pretty well matched but the NX200 (APS-C) and WX500 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX200 was introduced 4 years earlier than the WX500 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the NX200 scores vs the WX500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX200 Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX200 has got outer dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony WX500 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

See the Samsung NX200 and Sony WX500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the NX200 compared to the WX500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX200 and WX500 is 90 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX200 and WX500.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX200 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Samsung NX200 will give greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older NX200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.