Samsung NX5 vs Sony W800

In this write-up, we are comparing the Samsung NX5 and Sony W800, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the NX5 (15MP) and W800 (20MP) and the NX5 (APS-C) and W800 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The NX5 was launched 4 years before the W800 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the NX5 matches up vs the W800 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX5 Gallery & Sony W800 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX5 has external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony W800 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX5 against the W800.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NX5 and W800 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX5 and W800.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX5 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony W800 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged NX5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.