Samsung NX500 vs Samsung WB50F
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![Samsung NX500 front Samsung NX500 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-NX500/Samsung-NX500-front.jpg)
![Samsung WB50F front Samsung WB50F front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-WB50F/Samsung-WB50F-front.jpg)
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Samsung NX500 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
- Announced February 2015
- Old Model is Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
- Revealed January 2014
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Samsung NX500 vs Samsung WB50F Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Samsung NX500 vs Samsung WB50F, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and WB50F (16MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and WB50F (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.
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The NX500 was brought out 14 months later than the WB50F which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the NX500 grades against the WB50F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Samsung NX500 vs Samsung WB50F Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX500 and Samsung WB50F. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX500 Gallery and Samsung WB50F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Samsung WB50F
NX500 | WB50F | |||
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Revealed | February 2015 | ![]() | January 2014 | More recent by 14 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1036k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+576k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Samsung NX500
WB50F | NX500 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX500 and Samsung WB50F
NX500 | WB50F | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Samsung NX500 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX500 features external dimensions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Samsung WB50F has specifications of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).
Check the Samsung NX500 vs Samsung WB50F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the NX500 against the WB50F.
![Samsung NX500 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison Samsung NX500 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-NX500-vs-Samsung-WB50F-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX500 and WB50F is 87 and 92 respectively.
![Samsung NX500 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison Samsung NX500 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-NX500-vs-Samsung-WB50F-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Samsung NX500 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The visual below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX500 and WB50F.
Plainly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX500 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung NX500 will deliver extra detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern NX500 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.
![Samsung NX500 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison Samsung NX500 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Samsung-NX500-vs-Samsung-WB50F-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Samsung NX500 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder
![Samsung NX500 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison Samsung NX500 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-NX500-vs-Samsung-WB50F-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Samsung NX500 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications
Samsung NX500 | Samsung WB50F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung NX500 | Samsung WB50F |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2015-02-06 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DRIMe 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 28MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6480 x 4320 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 209 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.1-6.3 |
Available lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,036 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | - |
Highest shutter speed | 1/6000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | - |
Flash settings | Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 | 1280 x 720 |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.265 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 287 gr (0.63 lb) | 207 gr (0.46 lb) |
Dimensions | 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 87 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1379 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BP1130 | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (2 - 30 secs) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $800 | $180 |