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Samsung NX500 vs Sony W320

Portability
87
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72
Samsung NX500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung NX500 vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Older Model is Samsung NX300
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony W320 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Sony W320

 NX500 W320 
RevealedFebruary 2015January 2010More modern by 62 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1036k230kCrisper display (+806k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Samsung NX500

 W320 NX500 

Common features in the Samsung NX500 and Sony W320

 NX500 W320 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung NX500 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung NX500 vs Sony W320 size comparison

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

Samsung NX500 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX500 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung NX500 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX500 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX500 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX500 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W320 Portrait photography highlights
80
focusing manually
great sensor resolution (28MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX500 Street photography highlights
Sony W320 Street photography highlights
81
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
has focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX500 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W320 as a Sports photography camera
75
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
great sensor resolution (28MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
26
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX500 Travel photography info
Sony W320 Travel photography info
78
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
great sensor resolution (28MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
66
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX500 Landscape photography info
Sony W320 Landscape photography info
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3")
great sensor resolution (28MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
33
rather wide (26mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX500 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W320 as a Vlogging camera
34
has touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing mic jack
26
rather wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX500 and Sony W320
 Samsung NX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-02-06 2010-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMe 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 28 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6480 x 4320 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 209 9
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range - 4cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,036 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.80 m
Flash options Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 640x480
Video file format H.265 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 287 gr (0.63 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 87 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1379 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $800 $269