Samsung NX5 vs Sony QX10

Here, we are analyzing the Samsung NX5 vs Sony QX10, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Lens-style by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX5 (15MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is fairly comparable but the NX5 (APS-C) and QX10 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The NX5 was revealed 4 years prior to the QX10 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the NX5 matches up vs the QX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX5 Gallery & Sony QX10 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX5 has exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony QX10 has proportions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX5 vs Sony QX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the NX5 against the QX10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX5 and QX10 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The photograph below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX5 and QX10.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX5 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony QX10 will provide more detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older NX5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.