Samsung NX500 vs Sony W800

Here is a extended comparison of the Samsung NX500 vs Sony W800, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and W800 (20MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and W800 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The NX500 was released 12 months later than the W800 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the NX500 scores against the W800 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX500 Gallery & Sony W800 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung NX500 enjoys outside measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Sony W800 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the NX500 compared to the W800.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NX500 and W800 is 87 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX500 and W800.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX500 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX500 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent NX500 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.