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Samsung NX210 vs Sony WX5

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Samsung NX210 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs

Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • Replaced the Samsung NX200
  • New Model is Samsung NX300
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released July 2010
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony WX5 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Samsung NX210 vs Sony WX5, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and WX5 (12MP) and the NX210 (APS-C) and WX5 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX210 was released 2 years later than the WX5 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the NX210 scores versus the WX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony WX5

 NX210 WX5 
ReleasedAugust 2012July 2010Fresher by 26 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution614k461kCrisper display (+153k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Samsung NX210

 WX5 NX210 

Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony WX5

 NX210 WX5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Samsung NX210 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX210 features exterior measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony WX5 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the NX210 vs the WX5.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NX210 and WX5 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX210 and WX5.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX210 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung NX210 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern NX210 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX210
Portrait photography with Sony WX5
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX210
Street photography with Sony WX5
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (222g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX210 Sports photography advice
Sony WX5 Sports photography advice
56
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (222g)
good resolution (20MP)
lack of Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
58
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX210 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX5 Landscape photography advice
71
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3")
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
37
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX210 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX5 Vlogging highlights
34
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of external microphone socket
32
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic support
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Sony WX5
 Samsung NX210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-08-14 2010-07-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type 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 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.8 inches
Display resolution 614k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lbs) 146 grams (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 719 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BC1030 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $625 $250