Samsung NX5 vs Sony W330

Lets look more closely at the Samsung NX5 vs Sony W330, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX5 (15MP) and the W330 (14MP) is relatively similar but the NX5 (APS-C) and W330 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The NX5 was introduced 5 months later than the W330 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the NX5 matches up vs the W330 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX5 Gallery & Sony W330 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX5 offers exterior 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) and the Sony W330 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX5 vs Sony W330 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the NX5 against the W330.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NX5 and W330 is 80 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX5 and W330.

To sum up, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX5 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Samsung NX5 will offer extra detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively.