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Samsung NX5 vs Sony W370

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung NX5 vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Introduced June 2010
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony W370 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Samsung NX5 vs Sony W370, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX5 (15MP) and the W370 (14MP) is relatively similar but the NX5 (APS-C) and W370 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The NX5 was revealed 5 months after the W370 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the NX5 matches up vs the W370 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Sony W370

 NX5 W370 
Focus manually More exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Samsung NX5

 W370 NX5 

Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Sony W370

 NX5 W370 
LaunchedJune 2010January 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Samsung NX5 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX5 has got outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony W370 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Samsung NX5 vs Sony W370 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the NX5 compared to the W370.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NX5 and W370 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX5 and W370.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX5 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX5 will offer you more detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX5 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX5 Portrait photography information
Sony W370 Portrait photography information
73
focusing manually
MP count good (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX5
Street photography with Sony W370
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
heavier than others (499 grams)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX5
Sports photography with Sony W370
52
MP count good (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery life (400 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX5 Travel photography details
Sony W370 Travel photography details
63
great battery life (400 shots)
MP count good (15MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (499g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
58
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX5 Landscape photography info
Sony W370 Landscape photography info
68
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3")
MP count good (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (400 shots)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX5
Vlogging with Sony W370
24
includes face detection autofocus
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
heavier than others (499 grams)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX5 and Sony W370
 Samsung NX5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-06-01 2010-01-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4592 x 3056 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 34-238mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.6-5.6
Amount of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 11.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 499 grams (1.10 pounds) 179 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $499 $230