Samsung NX5 vs Sony H70

Here, we will be evaluating the Samsung NX5 versus Sony H70, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX5 (15MP) and the H70 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the NX5 (APS-C) and H70 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The NX5 was brought out 7 months before the H70 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H70 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the NX5 grades against the H70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX5 Gallery and Sony H70 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX5 provides outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony H70 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX5 versus Sony H70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX5 and the H70.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX5 and H70 is 80 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The graphic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX5 and H70.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX5 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony H70 will resolve greater detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older NX5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.