Samsung NX210 vs Sony WX50

Here is a extended review of the Samsung NX210 vs Sony WX50, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and WX50 (16MP) and the NX210 (APS-C) and WX50 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX210 was launched 7 months later than the WX50 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the NX210 scores against the WX50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX210 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX210 Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX210 has outer measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Samsung NX210 vs Sony WX50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the NX210 and the WX50.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NX210 and WX50 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX210 and WX50.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX210 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX210 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer NX210 will have an edge in sensor tech.