Samsung NX500 vs Sony WX350

Lets look much closer at the Samsung NX500 versus Sony WX350, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and WX350 (18MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and WX350 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX500 was introduced 12 months after the WX350 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the NX500 grades against the WX350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX500 Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX500 comes with outer dimensions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX500 versus Sony WX350 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the NX500 and the WX350.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NX500 and WX350 is 87 and 94 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The image below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX500 and WX350.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX500 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX500 will offer greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher NX500 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.