Samsung NX500 vs Sony QX10

The following is a thorough assessment of the Samsung NX500 and Sony QX10, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Lens-style by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and QX10 (18MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and QX10 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX500 was unveiled 18 months after the QX10 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the NX500 scores versus the QX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX500 Gallery & Sony QX10 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX500 enjoys outside 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 Sony QX10 has measurements of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX500 and Sony QX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the NX500 against the QX10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX500 and QX10 is 87 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The pic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX500 and QX10.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX500 having a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Samsung NX500 will deliver more detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The younger NX500 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.