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Samsung NX5 vs Sony WX30

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Samsung NX5 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs

Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Launched June 2010
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony WX30 Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Samsung NX5 and Sony WX30, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX5 (15MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the NX5 (APS-C) and WX30 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX5 was launched 13 months earlier than the WX30 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the NX5 scores versus the WX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Sony WX30

 NX5 WX30 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Samsung NX5

 WX30 NX5 
IntroducedJuly 2011June 2010More recent by 13 months
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Sony WX30

 NX5 WX30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung NX5 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX5 comes with physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony WX30 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the NX5 compared to the WX30.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX5 and WX30 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The visual below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX5 and WX30.

Plainly, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX5 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony WX30 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older NX5 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX5 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX5 Portrait photography details
Sony WX30 Portrait photography details
73
you can focus manually
MP count decent (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX5 Street photography info
Sony WX30 Street photography info
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average in class (499 grams)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX5
Sports photography with Sony WX30
52
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery (400 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX5 Travel photography features
Sony WX30 Travel photography features
63
better than average battery (400 per charge)
MP count decent (15MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (499 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX5 Landscape photography features
Sony WX30 Landscape photography features
68
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX30 as a Vlogging camera
24
offers face detection focusing
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
heavier than average in class (499 grams)
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX5 and Sony WX30
 Samsung NX5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-06-01 2011-07-25
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIM Engine BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3056 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 11.00 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 499g (1.10 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 shots 250 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $499 $259