Samsung NX5 vs Sony QX1

The following is a extended review of the Samsung NX5 vs Sony QX1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Lens-style by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the NX5 (15MP) and QX1 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX5 was announced 5 years earlier than the QX1 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the NX5 grades against the QX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX5 and Sony Alpha QX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX5 Gallery and Sony QX1 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX5 provides outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony QX1 has measurements of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX5 vs Sony QX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the NX5 and the QX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX5 and QX1 is 80 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The image here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX5 and QX1.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony QX1 to resolve extra detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged NX5 is going to be behind in sensor tech.