Samsung NX5 vs Sony W830

The following is a extended comparison of the Samsung NX5 and Sony W830, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the NX5 (15MP) and W830 (20MP) and the NX5 (APS-C) and W830 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The NX5 was announced 4 years earlier than the W830 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the NX5 grades vs the W830 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX5 Gallery and Sony W830 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX5 features physical dimensions 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 W830 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX5 and Sony W830 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the NX5 compared to the W830.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NX5 and W830 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The image underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NX5 and W830.

To sum up, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX5 using its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony W830 will result in more detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged NX5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.