Samsung NX500 vs Sony WX50

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.

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.

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.

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

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.