Samsung NX500 vs Sony S930

Here, we are matching up the Samsung NX500 versus Sony S930, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and S930 (10MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and S930 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The NX500 was launched 6 years later than the S930 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the NX500 grades against the S930 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX500 Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX500 enjoys outer measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Sony S930 has dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Samsung NX500 versus Sony S930 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the NX500 against the S930.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX500 and S930 is 87 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The graphic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX500 and S930.

As you can tell, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX500 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX500 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer NX500 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.