Samsung NX5 vs Sony S930

Lets look more in depth at the Samsung NX5 versus Sony S930, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX5 (15MP) and S930 (10MP) and the NX5 (APS-C) and S930 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX5 was released 17 months after the S930 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the NX5 grades vs the S930 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX5 Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX5 has got physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony S930 has dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Samsung NX5 versus Sony S930 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the NX5 compared to the S930.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX5 and S930 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The picture here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX5 and S930.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX5 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung NX5 will show more detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The newer NX5 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.