Samsung NX500 vs Sony HX5

Lets examine more in depth at the Samsung NX500 and Sony HX5, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and HX5 (1/2.4") feature different sensor sizing.

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The NX500 was revealed 4 years later than the HX5 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the NX500 matches up vs the HX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX500 Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX500 features external dimensions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Sony HX5 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the NX500 compared to the HX5.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the NX500 and HX5 is 87 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX500 and HX5.

As you can see, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX500 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung NX500 will produce extra detail because of its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher NX500 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.