Samsung NX5 vs Sony W810

Its time to take a deeper look at the Samsung NX5 and Sony W810, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the NX5 (15MP) and W810 (20MP) and the NX5 (APS-C) and W810 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX5 was brought out 4 years prior to the W810 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the NX5 scores versus the W810 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX5 Gallery and Sony W810 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX5 offers outside 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 W810 has dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX5 and Sony W810 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the NX5 vs the W810.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NX5 and W810 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The pic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NX5 and W810.

All in all, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX5 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony W810 will provide more detail having its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged NX5 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.