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Samsung NX500 vs Sony WX50

Portability
87
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72
Samsung NX500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Samsung NX500 vs Sony WX50 Key Specs

Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Superseded the Samsung NX300
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Samsung NX500 vs Sony WX50, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and WX50 (16MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and WX50 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The NX500 was introduced 3 years later than the WX50 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the NX500 grades vs the WX50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Sony WX50

 NX500 WX50 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2012Fresher by 37 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1036k461kSharper display (+575k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Samsung NX500

 WX50 NX500 

Common features in the Samsung NX500 and Sony WX50

 NX500 WX50 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung NX500 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX500 comes with exterior dimensions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Sony WX50 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the NX500 and the WX50.

Samsung NX500 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX500 and WX50 is 87 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX500 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX500 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX500 and WX50.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX500 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung NX500 will resolve extra detail using its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern NX500 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Samsung NX500 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX500 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX500 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX500 Portrait photography information
Sony WX50 Portrait photography information
80
focusing manually
sensor resolution is amazing (28MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX500 Street photography advice
Sony WX50 Street photography advice
81
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
supports focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (117g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX500 Sports photography advice
Sony WX50 Sports photography advice
75
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
sensor resolution is amazing (28 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX500 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX50 Travel photography highlights
78
supports bluetooth
supports focus by touch
sensor resolution is amazing (28 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than others in class (117g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX500 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX50 Landscape photography advice
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor resolution is amazing (28MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
38
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX500 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX50 Vlogging highlights
34
screen is touchscreen
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic socket
35
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (117 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX500 and Sony WX50
 Samsung NX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-02-06 2012-01-30
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6480 x 4320 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 209 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,036k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.30 m
Flash modes Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 287g (0.63 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 87 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 1379 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 pictures 240 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $800 $250