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Samsung NX30 vs Sony WX5

Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71
Samsung NX30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Samsung NX30 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs

Samsung NX30
(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
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
  • Announced July 2010
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Sony WX5

 NX30 WX5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014July 2010More recent by 43 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1036k461kCrisper display (+575k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Samsung NX30

 WX5 NX30 

Common features in the Samsung NX30 and Sony WX5

 NX30 WX5 

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).

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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.

Samsung NX30 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX30 and WX5 is 75 and 95 respectively.

Samsung NX30 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung NX30 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX30 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX30 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX30
Portrait photography with Sony WX5
77
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX30 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Street photography camera
75
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
has touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX30 Sports photography info
Sony WX5 Sports photography info
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX30 Travel photography information
Sony WX5 Travel photography information
74
has touch to focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse function
58
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX30
Landscape photography with Sony WX5
71
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
37
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX30 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX5 as a Vlogging camera
75
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic socket
no image stabilization
32
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
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Samsung NX30 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX30 and Sony WX5
 Samsung NX30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
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
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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