Samsung NX2000 vs Sony WX500
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony WX500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
- Introduced November 2013
- Older Model is Samsung NX1100
- Replacement is Samsung NX3000
(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
- Succeeded the Sony WX350
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony WX500 Overview
Here is a extensive review of the Samsung NX2000 and Sony WX500, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX2000 (20MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is pretty close but the NX2000 (APS-C) and WX500 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe NX2000 was announced 16 months earlier than the WX500 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the NX2000 grades against the WX500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony WX500 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX2000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX2000 Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony WX500
NX2000 | WX500 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen size | 3.7" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.7") | |
Screen resolution | 1152k | 921k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Samsung NX2000
WX500 | NX2000 | |||
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Released | April 2015 | November 2013 | Fresher by 16 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony WX500
NX2000 | WX500 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX2000 has physical dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony WX500 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung NX2000 and Sony WX500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the NX2000 vs the WX500.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX2000 and WX500 is 89 and 91 respectively.
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The visual here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX2000 and WX500.
As you have seen, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX2000 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung NX2000 will render extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older NX2000 will be behind in sensor technology.
Samsung NX2000 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony WX500 Specifications
Samsung NX2000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX2000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2013-11-30 | 2015-04-14 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 18MP |
Anti alias 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 | 25600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 21 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,152k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 228 grams (0.50 lb) | 236 grams (0.52 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 75 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 908 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 pictures | 360 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP1130 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | - | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $599 | $348 |