Samsung NX5 vs Sony WX150

On this page, we are analyzing the Samsung NX5 vs Sony WX150, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX5 (15MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is very comparable but the NX5 (APS-C) and WX150 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX5 was launched 21 months before the WX150 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the NX5 scores against the WX150 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX5 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX5 comes with exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX5 vs Sony WX150 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the NX5 compared to the WX150.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX5 and WX150 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The photograph here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX5 and WX150.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX5 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony WX150 will show more detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The older NX5 will be behind in sensor innovation.