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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony WX500

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65
Samsung NX2000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
56
Overall
48

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony WX500 Key Specs

Samsung NX2000
(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
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
  • Succeeded the Sony WX350
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony WX500

 NX2000 WX500 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen size3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1152k921kSharper screen (+231k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Samsung NX2000

 WX500 NX2000 
ReleasedApril 2015November 2013Fresher by 16 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony WX500

 NX2000 WX500 
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).

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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.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony WX500 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX2000 and WX500 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography details
Sony WX500 Portrait photography details
77
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
39
MP count decent (18MP)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Street photography features
Sony WX500 Street photography features
77
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (228 grams)
great ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
69
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (236 grams)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Sports photography camera
61
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
has tracking autofocus
great battery (360 CIPA)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Travel photography factors
Sony WX500 Travel photography factors
72
lighter than competition in class (228g)
comes with focus by touch
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
great battery (360 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (236g)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Landscape photography camera
72
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
lovely big screen (3.7")
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
49
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
great battery (360 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Vlogging info
Sony WX500 Vlogging info
35
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (228 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone support
35
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (236g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX2000 and Sony WX500
 Samsung NX2000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
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