Samsung NX500 vs Sony WX50
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony WX50 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Samsung NX300
(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
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Samsung NX500 vs Sony WX50 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX500 Gallery & Sony WX50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Sony WX50
NX500 | WX50 | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | January 2012 | Fresher by 37 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1036k | 461k | Sharper display (+575k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Samsung NX500
WX50 | NX500 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX500 and Sony WX50
NX500 | WX50 | |||
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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).
See the Samsung NX500 vs Sony WX50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX500 and WX50 is 87 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony WX50 Specifications
Samsung NX500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | |
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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 |