Samsung NX500 vs Sony WX30
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
- Introduced February 2015
- Previous Model is Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Introduced July 2011
Samsung NX500 vs Sony WX30 Overview
Following is a detailed comparison of the Samsung NX500 and Sony WX30, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and WX30 (16MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and WX30 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe NX500 was released 3 years after the WX30 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the NX500 grades vs the WX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung NX500 vs Sony WX30 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX500 Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Sony WX30
NX500 | WX30 | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | July 2011 | More modern by 44 months | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1036k | 922k | Sharper display (+114k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Samsung NX500
WX30 | NX500 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX500 and Sony WX30
NX500 | WX30 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Samsung NX500 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung NX500 has got exterior 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) and the Sony WX30 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check the Samsung NX500 and Sony WX30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the NX500 vs the WX30.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX500 and WX30 is 87 and 96 respectively.
Samsung NX500 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The pic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NX500 and WX30.
To sum up, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX500 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung NX500 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger NX500 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.
Samsung NX500 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony WX30 Specifications
Samsung NX500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2015-02-06 | 2011-07-25 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DRIMe 5 | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 28 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6480 x 4320 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 209 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,036 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/6000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 287 grams (0.63 lb) | 117 grams (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
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 | 250 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP1130 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 - 30 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $800 | $259 |