Samsung NX500 vs Sony WX300

Lets look more closely at the Samsung NX500 and Sony WX300, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and WX300 (18MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and WX300 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The NX500 was introduced 24 months later than the WX300 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the NX500 grades against the WX300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX500 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX500 has outside dimensions 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 WX300 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Samsung NX500 and Sony WX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the NX500 versus the WX300.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NX500 and WX300 is 87 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The photograph below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX500 and WX300.

All in all, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX500 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung NX500 will provide greater detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher NX500 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.