Samsung NX30 vs Sony WX5

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.

Photography Glossary

The 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.

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.

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.

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.