Samsung NX500 vs Sony W510

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Samsung NX500 vs Sony W510, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and W510 (12MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and W510 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX500 was launched 4 years after the W510 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the NX500 grades versus the W510 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX500 Gallery & Sony W510 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX500 enjoys external dimensions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Sony W510 has measurements of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX500 vs Sony W510 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the NX500 versus the W510.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX500 and W510 is 87 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The image here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX500 and W510.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX500 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung NX500 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer NX500 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.