Samsung NX500 vs Sony WX30

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.