Samsung NX30 vs Sony WX500

Here is a thorough review of the Samsung NX30 and Sony WX500, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX30 (20MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is very comparable but the NX30 (APS-C) and WX500 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The NX30 was unveiled 15 months earlier than the WX500 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the NX30 matches up against the WX500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX30 Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX30 has got exterior dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Sony WX500 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX30 and Sony WX500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the NX30 vs the WX500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX30 and WX500 is 75 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX30 and WX500.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX30 with its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Samsung NX30 will produce greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The older NX30 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.