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Samsung NX5 vs Sony W330

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung NX5 vs Sony W330 Key Specs

Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Announced June 2010
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony W330 Overview

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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Sony W330

 NX5 W330 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Samsung NX5

 W330 NX5 

Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Sony W330

 NX5 W330 
AnnouncedJune 2010January 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Samsung NX5 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony W330 size comparison

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

Samsung NX5 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX5 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX5 Portrait photography information
Sony W330 Portrait photography information
73
you can focus manually
good resolution (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX5 Street photography details
Sony W330 Street photography details
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than average (499g)
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX5 Sports photography advice
Sony W330 Sports photography advice
52
good resolution (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery life (400 shots)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
26
resolution is good (14MP)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX5 Travel photography info
Sony W330 Travel photography info
63
great battery life (400 CIPA)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average (499g)
display is not selfie friendly
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX5
Landscape photography with Sony W330
68
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (400 CIPA)
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
37
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX5 Vlogging details
Sony W330 Vlogging details
24
features face detection focusing
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than average (499g)
26
quite wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX5 and Sony W330
 Samsung NX5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2010-06-01 2010-01-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIM Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3056 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 4cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 499 grams (1.10 pounds) 128 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $499 $170