Samsung NX5 vs Sony RX10

Here, we will be analyzing the Samsung NX5 versus Sony RX10, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the NX5 (15MP) and RX10 (20MP) and the NX5 (APS-C) and RX10 (1") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX5 was introduced 4 years earlier than the RX10 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the NX5 matches up versus the RX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX5 Gallery & Sony RX10 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX5 has got 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) while the Sony RX10 has measurements of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") and a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the NX5 against the RX10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX5 and RX10 is 80 and 58 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The picture here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX5 and RX10.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX5 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony RX10 will deliver greater detail using its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged NX5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.