Samsung NX500 vs Sony RX10

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung NX500 versus Sony RX10, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and RX10 (20MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and RX10 (1") offer different sensor sizes.

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The NX500 was announced 11 months later than the RX10 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the NX500 grades against the RX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX500 Gallery & Sony RX10 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX500 has got outer 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 RX10 has proportions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") having a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the NX500 compared to the RX10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX500 and RX10 is 87 and 58 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The graphic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX500 and RX10.

All in all, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX500 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Samsung NX500 will produce extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent NX500 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.