Samsung NX5 vs Sony W620
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony W620 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 Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
- Launched January 2012
Samsung NX5 vs Sony W620 Overview
Here, we are looking at the Samsung NX5 versus Sony W620, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX5 (15MP) and the W620 (14MP) is very comparable but the NX5 (APS-C) and W620 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe NX5 was manufactured 19 months prior to the W620 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.
Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the NX5 matches up vs the W620 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung NX5 vs Sony W620 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX5 Gallery & Sony W620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Sony W620
NX5 | W620 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Samsung NX5
W620 | NX5 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | June 2010 | More recent by 19 months |
Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Sony W620
NX5 | W620 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither has Touch display |
Samsung NX5 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX5 has physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony W620 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung NX5 versus Sony W620 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the NX5 and the W620.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the NX5 and W620 is 80 and 96 respectively.
Samsung NX5 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The visual here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX5 and W620.
As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX5 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX5 will produce extra detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The older NX5 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony W620 Specifications
Samsung NX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-06-01 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 11.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 lb) | 116 grams (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 images | 220 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP1130 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $499 | $102 |