Samsung NX5 vs Sony W610

Below, we are comparing the Samsung NX5 vs Sony W610, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX5 (15MP) and the W610 (14MP) is very well matched but the NX5 (APS-C) and W610 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The NX5 was revealed 19 months before the W610 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the NX5 matches up vs the W610 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX5 Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX5 offers physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony W610 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX5 vs Sony W610 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX5 vs the W610.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NX5 and W610 is 80 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The visual below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX5 and W610.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX5 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX5 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older NX5 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.