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Samsung NX500 vs Sony WX80

Portability
87
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72
Samsung NX500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Samsung NX500 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs

Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost 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
  • Replaced the Samsung NX300
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony WX80 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Samsung NX500 versus Sony WX80, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and WX80 (16MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and WX80 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The NX500 was announced 2 years after the WX80 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the NX500 grades versus the WX80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Sony WX80

 NX500 WX80 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015January 2013Newer by 26 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1036k230kCrisper screen (+806k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Samsung NX500

 WX80 NX500 

Common features in the Samsung NX500 and Sony WX80

 NX500 WX80 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung NX500 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX500 has got 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) whilst the Sony WX80 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the NX500 and the WX80.

Samsung NX500 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NX500 and WX80 is 87 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX500 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX500 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The picture below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX500 and WX80.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX500 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung NX500 will render extra detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger NX500 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Samsung NX500 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX500 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX500 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX500 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Portrait photography camera
80
has manual focus
high megapixels (28MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX500
Street photography with Sony WX80
81
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
has focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than competition (124g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX500 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Sports photography camera
75
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
high megapixels (28MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX500 Travel photography info
Sony WX80 Travel photography info
78
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
high megapixels (28MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than competition (124g)
includes focus via touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX500 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Landscape photography camera
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
high megapixels (28MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
39
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX500 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX80 Vlogging highlights
34
built-in touchscreen
features face detect focus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic support
35
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (124g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of mic support
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX500 and Sony WX80
 Samsung NX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-02-06 2013-01-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIMe 5 BIONZ
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 surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 28 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 6480 x 4320 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 51200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 209 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,036k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/6000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.20 m
Flash settings Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 287 gr (0.63 lb) 124 gr (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 240 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $800 $276