Samsung NX500 vs Sony W570

Let's look a little more closely at the Samsung NX500 and Sony W570, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and W570 (16MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and W570 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX500 was announced 4 years later than the W570 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the NX500 grades vs the W570 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX500 Gallery and Sony W570 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung NX500 enjoys external dimensions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Sony W570 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Samsung NX500 and Sony W570 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the NX500 vs the W570.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX500 and W570 is 87 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The visual underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX500 and W570.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX500 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX500 will resolve extra detail with its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer NX500 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.