Samsung NX2000 vs Sony WX500

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.

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.

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.

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.