Samsung NX5 vs Sony WX1

Here, we are reviewing the Samsung NX5 and Sony WX1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX5 (15MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the NX5 (APS-C) and WX1 (1/2.4") posses different sensor sizes.

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The NX5 was manufactured 10 months after the WX1 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the NX5 matches up vs the WX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX5 Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung NX5 has got physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony WX1 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX5 and Sony WX1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the NX5 vs the WX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NX5 and WX1 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX5 and WX1.

As you can see, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX5 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung NX5 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger NX5 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.