Samsung NX5 vs Sony WX1
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony WX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Revealed June 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Revealed August 2009
Samsung NX5 vs Sony WX1 Overview
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Samsung NX5 vs Sony WX1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Sony WX1
NX5 | WX1 | |||
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Revealed | June 2010 | August 2009 | More modern by 10 months | |
Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Samsung NX5
WX1 | NX5 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Sony WX1
NX5 | WX1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Samsung NX5 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison
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.
Samsung NX5 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony WX1 Specifications
Samsung NX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2010-06-01 | 2009-08-06 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DRIM Engine | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 15 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 11.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 499 gr (1.10 lb) | 149 gr (0.33 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BP1130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $499 | $149 |