Samsung NX1000 vs Sony WX5

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung NX1000 vs Sony WX5, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the NX1000 (20MP) and WX5 (12MP) and the NX1000 (APS-C) and WX5 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The NX1000 was released 22 months later than the WX5 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the NX1000 scores against the WX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX1000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX1000 Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX1000 comes with external measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony WX5 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the NX1000 versus the WX5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX1000 and WX5 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1000 and WX5.

Clearly, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX1000 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Samsung NX1000 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The more recent NX1000 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.