Samsung NX500 vs Sony WX5

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.