Samsung NX500 vs Sony HX50V

Below is a extensive assessment of the Samsung NX500 and Sony HX50V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and HX50V (20MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and HX50V (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The NX500 was revealed 22 months later than the HX50V making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the NX500 grades vs the HX50V for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX500 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX500 provides exterior measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Sony HX50V has specifications of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check the Samsung NX500 and Sony HX50V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the NX500 compared to the HX50V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NX500 and HX50V is 87 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The photograph below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX500 and HX50V.

All in all, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX500 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung NX500 will result in more detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more modern NX500 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.