Samsung NX500 vs Sony W620

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Samsung NX500 vs Sony W620, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and W620 (14MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and W620 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The NX500 was brought out 3 years after the W620 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the NX500 matches up vs the W620 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX500 Gallery & Sony W620 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX500 has got outer 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) while the Sony W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Samsung NX500 vs Sony W620 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the NX500 and the W620.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the NX500 and W620 is 87 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The image below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NX500 and W620.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX500 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Samsung NX500 will offer greater detail having its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The younger NX500 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.