Samsung NX1 vs Sony WX5

Let's look a bit more closely at the Samsung NX1 and Sony WX5, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and WX5 (12MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and WX5 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX1 was announced 4 years after the WX5 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the NX1 matches up against the WX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX1 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX1 provides external measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony WX5 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX1 and Sony WX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX1 compared to the WX5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NX1 and WX5 is 66 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1 and WX5.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX1 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX1 will resolve greater detail with its extra 16MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent NX1 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.