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Samsung NX500 vs Sony W800

Portability
87
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72
Samsung NX500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Samsung NX500 vs Sony W800 Key Specs

Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX300
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony W800 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Sony W800

 NX500 W800 
RevealedFebruary 2015February 2014Fresher by 12 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1036k230kClearer screen (+806k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Samsung NX500

 W800 NX500 

Common features in the Samsung NX500 and Sony W800

 NX500 W800 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung NX500 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

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).

Take a look at the Samsung NX500 vs Sony W800 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung NX500 vs Sony W800 size comparison

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

Samsung NX500 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX500 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung NX500 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX500 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX500 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX500 Portrait photography info
Sony W800 Portrait photography info
80
has manual focus
sensor resolution is high (28 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
38
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX500 Street photography details
Sony W800 Street photography details
81
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
offers focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (125g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX500 Sports photography details
Sony W800 Sports photography details
75
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is high (28MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX500 Travel photography details
Sony W800 Travel photography details
78
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
sensor resolution is high (28 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
70
lighter than competitors (125g)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX500
Landscape photography with Sony W800
80
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor resolution is high (28 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
41
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX500 Vlogging advice
Sony W800 Vlogging advice
34
touchscreen
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic support
33
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX500 and Sony W800
 Samsung NX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-02-06 2014-02-13
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIMe 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 28MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 6480 x 4320 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 209 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.2-6.4
Total lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,036k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash options Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video data format H.265 AVI MPEG4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 287 grams (0.63 pounds) 125 grams (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 87 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 1379 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $800 $90