Samsung NX3000 vs Sony WX5
89 Imaging
63 Features
62 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
29 Overall
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
- Revealed May 2014
- Replaced the Samsung NX2000
(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
- Introduced July 2010
Samsung NX3000 vs Sony WX5 Overview
Here is a thorough assessment of the Samsung NX3000 and Sony WX5, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and WX5 (12MP) and the NX3000 (APS-C) and WX5 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe NX3000 was brought out 3 years later than the WX5 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.
Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the NX3000 scores vs the WX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung NX3000 vs Sony WX5 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX3000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX3000 Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Sony WX5
NX3000 | WX5 | |||
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Introduced | May 2014 | July 2010 | Fresher by 48 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Samsung NX3000
WX5 | NX3000 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Sony WX5
NX3000 | WX5 | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | 461k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Samsung NX3000 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX3000 offers physical dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 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).
Compare the Samsung NX3000 and Sony WX5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the NX3000 versus the WX5.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX3000 and WX5 is 89 and 95 respectively.
Samsung NX3000 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX3000 and WX5.
As you have seen, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX3000 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX3000 will give greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent NX3000 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
Samsung NX3000 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
Samsung NX3000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX3000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2014-05-26 | 2010-07-08 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 | 20MP | 12MP |
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 data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | 9 |
Cross focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.8 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 5.10 m |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 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 data format | H.264 | AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 230 gr (0.51 lb) | 146 gr (0.32 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | B740 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2-30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $897 | $250 |