Samsung NX30 vs Sony WX5
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
- Released January 2014
- Succeeded the Samsung NX20
(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
- Announced July 2010
Samsung NX30 vs Sony WX5 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Samsung NX30 vs Sony WX5, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the NX30 (20MP) and WX5 (12MP) and the NX30 (APS-C) and WX5 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe NX30 was brought out 3 years later than the WX5 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the NX30 matches up against the WX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung NX30 vs Sony WX5 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX30 Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Sony WX5
NX30 | WX5 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | July 2010 | More recent by 43 months | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 1036k | 461k | Crisper display (+575k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Samsung NX30
WX5 | NX30 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX30 and Sony WX5
NX30 | WX5 |
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX30 features exterior dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
See the Samsung NX30 vs Sony WX5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the NX30 against the WX5.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX30 and WX5 is 75 and 95 respectively.
Samsung NX30 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX30 and WX5.
As you have seen, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX30 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX30 will show more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The newer NX30 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
Samsung NX30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2014-01-03 | 2010-07-08 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DRIMeIV | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 247 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.8 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,036 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | AMOLED | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.66x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.10 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow 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 | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 375 gr (0.83 lbs) | 146 gr (0.32 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 77 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1014 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BP1410 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 - 30 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $699 | $250 |