Samsung NX500 vs Samsung WB700

Let's look more closely at the Samsung NX500 versus Samsung WB700, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and WB700 (14MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and WB700 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX500 was revealed 4 years later than the WB700 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the NX500 matches up versus the WB700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX500 & Samsung WB700. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX500 Gallery & Samsung WB700 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX500 provides physical 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) and the Samsung WB700 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX500 against the WB700.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX500 and WB700 is 87 and 98 respectively.

Typically, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX500 and WB700.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX500 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX500 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent NX500 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.