Samsung NX500 vs Sony W320

Following is a complete analysis of the Samsung NX500 and Sony W320, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and W320 (14MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and W320 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The NX500 was unveiled 5 years after the W320 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the NX500 scores vs the W320 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX500 Gallery and Sony W320 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX500 has outside 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 W320 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX500 and Sony W320 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the NX500 versus the W320.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the NX500 and W320 is 87 and 97 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The pic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX500 and W320.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX500 using its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Samsung NX500 will deliver extra detail having an extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern NX500 should have a benefit in sensor tech.