Samsung NX3000 vs Sony WX500

Lets examine more in depth at the Samsung NX3000 vs Sony WX500, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX3000 (20MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is very close but the NX3000 (APS-C) and WX500 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The NX3000 was introduced 10 months prior to the WX500 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the NX3000 scores against the WX500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX3000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX3000 Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX3000 offers exterior dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony WX500 has specifications 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the NX3000 versus the WX500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX3000 and WX500 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX3000 and WX500.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX3000 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung NX3000 will provide you with more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged NX3000 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.