Samsung NX300M vs Sony WX500

In this write-up, we are comparing the Samsung NX300M and Sony WX500, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX300M (20MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is fairly well matched but the NX300M (APS-C) and WX500 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX300M was manufactured 3 years before the WX500 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the NX300M grades against the WX500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX300M and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX300M Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX300M offers exterior measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony WX500 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX300M and Sony WX500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the NX300M vs the WX500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NX300M and WX500 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The picture below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX300M and WX500.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX300M featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX300M will resolve more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged NX300M is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.