Samsung NX500 vs Sony WX150

Following is a in depth comparison of the Samsung NX500 and Sony WX150, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and WX150 (18MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and WX150 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The NX500 was unveiled 2 years after the WX150 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the NX500 matches up against the WX150 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX500 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX500 provides exterior measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Sony WX150 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check the Samsung NX500 and Sony WX150 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the NX500 compared to the WX150.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX500 and WX150 is 87 and 95 respectively.

Typically, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The pic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX500 and WX150.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX500 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Samsung NX500 will provide greater detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern NX500 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.