Samsung NX500 vs Sony WX5
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
- Released February 2015
- Earlier Model is Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Announced July 2010
Samsung NX500 vs Sony WX5 Overview
The following is a detailed comparison of the Samsung NX500 vs Sony WX5, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and WX5 (12MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and WX5 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe NX500 was introduced 4 years after the WX5 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.
Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the NX500 scores vs the WX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung NX500 vs Sony WX5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX500 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Sony WX5
NX500 | WX5 | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | July 2010 | Newer by 56 months | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 1036k | 461k | Crisper display (+575k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Samsung NX500
WX5 | NX500 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX500 and Sony WX5
NX500 | WX5 | |||
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Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Samsung NX500 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX500 features 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) and the Sony WX5 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Look at the Samsung NX500 vs Sony WX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the NX500 and the WX5.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX500 and WX5 is 87 and 95 respectively.
Samsung NX500 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The image underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NX500 and WX5.
To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX500 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX500 will show greater detail using its extra 16MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent NX500 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.
Samsung NX500 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
Samsung NX500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2015-02-06 | 2010-07-08 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DRIMe 5 | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 28 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6480 x 4320 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 209 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.8 inches |
Display resolution | 1,036 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/6000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.10 m |
Flash settings | Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.265 | AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 287g (0.63 lb) | 146g (0.32 lb) |
Dimensions | 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 87 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1379 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 shots | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BP1130 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 - 30 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $800 | $250 |