Samsung NX5 vs Sony QX30

Here is a extensive review of the Samsung NX5 versus Sony QX30, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Lens-style by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the NX5 (15MP) and QX30 (20MP) and the NX5 (APS-C) and QX30 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The NX5 was released 5 years earlier than the QX30 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the NX5 matches up vs the QX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX5 Gallery & Sony QX30 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX5 has got exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony QX30 has dimensions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX5 and the QX30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX5 and QX30 is 80 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX5 and QX30.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX5 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony QX30 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The older NX5 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.