Samsung NX5 vs Sony HX7V

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Samsung NX5 versus Sony HX7V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX5 (15MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is very well matched but the NX5 (APS-C) and HX7V (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX5 was announced 13 months before the HX7V making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the NX5 matches up vs the HX7V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX5 Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX5 has outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony HX7V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check out the Samsung NX5 versus Sony HX7V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the NX5 compared to the HX7V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX5 and HX7V is 80 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX5 and HX7V.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX5 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony HX7V will give you extra detail with its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older NX5 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.