Samsung NX5 vs Sony W530
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony W530 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced June 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
- Announced January 2011
Photography Glossary Samsung NX5 vs Sony W530 Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Samsung NX5 and Sony W530, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX5 (15MP) and the W530 (14MP) is pretty close but the NX5 (APS-C) and W530 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe NX5 was revealed 7 months before the W530 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the NX5 scores vs the W530 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX5 Gallery & Sony W530 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Sony W530
| NX5 | W530 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Samsung NX5
| W530 | NX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2011 |  | June 2010 | More recent by 7 months |
Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Sony W530
| NX5 | W530 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Samsung NX5 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung NX5 has got external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony W530 has sizing of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Examine the Samsung NX5 and Sony W530 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the NX5 versus the W530.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX5 and W530 is 80 and 96 respectively.
Samsung NX5 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX5 and W530.
Clearly, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX5 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung NX5 will render greater detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older NX5 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony W530 Specifications
| Samsung NX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung NX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2010-06-01 | 2011-01-06 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | DRIM Engine | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 15 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| 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 data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| 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 support | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | - | f/2.7-5.7 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
| Available lenses | 32 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated 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 Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 499 gr (1.10 lbs) | 113 gr (0.25 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") | 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 shots | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | BP1130 | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $499 | $269 |