Samsung NX5 vs Sony WX10

Let's look more in depth at the Samsung NX5 vs Sony WX10, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX5 (15MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is relatively close but the NX5 (APS-C) and WX10 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX5 was unveiled 7 months earlier than the WX10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the NX5 grades versus the WX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX5 Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX5 features exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony WX10 has measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check the Samsung NX5 vs Sony WX10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the NX5 and the WX10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX5 and WX10 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The graphic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NX5 and WX10.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX5 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony WX10 will provide you with more detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older NX5 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.