Samsung NX5 vs Sony W730

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Samsung NX5 vs Sony W730, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX5 (15MP) and the W730 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the NX5 (APS-C) and W730 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The NX5 was announced 3 years before the W730 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the NX5 scores against the W730 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX5 Gallery & Sony W730 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX5 has got 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) and the Sony W730 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX5 vs Sony W730 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the NX5 vs the W730.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NX5 and W730 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Often, its tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The graphic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX5 and W730.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX5 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony W730 will resolve more detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older NX5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.