Samsung NX500 vs Sony RX100 V

The following is a extended analysis of the Samsung NX500 versus Sony RX100 V, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and RX100 V (1") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX500 was revealed 20 months earlier than the RX100 V which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the NX500 matches up against the RX100 V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX500 Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX500 enjoys physical dimensions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Sony RX100 V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the NX500 compared to the RX100 V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX500 and RX100 V is 87 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The picture below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NX500 and RX100 V.

All in all, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX500 having a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Samsung NX500 will offer greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged NX500 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.