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Samsung NX5 vs Sony WX1

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Samsung NX5 vs Sony WX1 Key Specs

Samsung NX5
(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
Sony WX1
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Sony WX1

 NX5 WX1 
RevealedJune 2010August 2009More modern by 10 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Samsung NX5

 WX1 NX5 

Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Sony WX1

 NX5 WX1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

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

Samsung NX5 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX5 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX5 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX1 Portrait photography factors
73
has manual focus
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX5 Street photography info
Sony WX1 Street photography info
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (499 grams)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX5 Sports photography factors
Sony WX1 Sports photography factors
52
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery (400 shots)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX5 Travel photography details
Sony WX1 Travel photography details
63
good battery (400 CIPA)
megapixel count good (15MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (499 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
56
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (149g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX5 Landscape photography features
Sony WX1 Landscape photography features
68
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (400 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
31
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX1 as a Vlogging camera
24
includes face detect autofocus
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
heavier than competition (499 grams)
28
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
heavier than others in class (149 grams)
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX5 and Sony WX1
 Samsung NX5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
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