Samsung NX500 vs Sony WX500
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony WX500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- 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
- Announced February 2015
- Superseded the Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Released April 2015
- Older Model is Sony WX350
Samsung NX500 vs Sony WX500 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Samsung NX500 and Sony WX500, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and WX500 (18MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and WX500 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe NX500 was revealed 2 months prior to the WX500 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the NX500 matches up vs the WX500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung NX500 vs Sony WX500 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX500 Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Sony WX500
NX500 | WX500 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen resolution | 1036k | 921k | Clearer screen (+115k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Samsung NX500
WX500 | NX500 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX500 and Sony WX500
NX500 | WX500 | |||
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Released | February 2015 | April 2015 | Similar generation | |
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Samsung NX500 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX500 comes with physical dimensions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Sony WX500 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
Check the Samsung NX500 and Sony WX500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the NX500 and the WX500.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX500 and WX500 is 87 and 91 respectively.
Samsung NX500 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX500 and WX500.
As you can tell, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX500 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Samsung NX500 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively.
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony WX500 Specifications
Samsung NX500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2015-02-06 | 2015-04-14 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DRIMe 5 | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 28MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6480 x 4320 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 209 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,036k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/6000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.265 | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 287 gr (0.63 lb) | 236 gr (0.52 lb) |
Dimensions | 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 360 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP1130 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 - 30 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $800 | $348 |