Samsung NX500 vs Sony W330

On this page, we are contrasting the Samsung NX500 vs Sony W330, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and W330 (14MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and W330 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX500 was announced 5 years after the W330 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the NX500 matches up versus the W330 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX500 Gallery & Sony W330 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX500 provides external measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Sony W330 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung NX500 vs Sony W330 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the NX500 and the W330.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NX500 and W330 is 87 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX500 and W330.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX500 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX500 will produce extra detail with its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The newer NX500 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.