Samsung NX5 vs Sony RX100 V

In this write-up, we are looking at the Samsung NX5 and Sony RX100 V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX5 (15MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the NX5 (APS-C) and RX100 V (1") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The NX5 was revealed 7 years before the RX100 V which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the NX5 matches up against the RX100 V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX5 Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX5 has got 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) while the Sony RX100 V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX5 and Sony RX100 V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the NX5 versus the RX100 V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX5 and RX100 V is 80 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX5 and RX100 V.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX5 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony RX100 V will deliver more detail because of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged NX5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.