Samsung NX500 vs Samsung WB150F

Following is a in-depth review of the Samsung NX500 and Samsung WB150F, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and WB150F (14MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and WB150F (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX500 was released 3 years after the WB150F which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the NX500 grades vs the WB150F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX500 & Samsung WB150F. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX500 Gallery & Samsung WB150F Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX500 has got outer measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Samsung WB150F has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the NX500 versus the WB150F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX500 and WB150F is 87 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The image below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX500 and WB150F.

All in all, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX500 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung NX500 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher NX500 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.