Samsung NX5 vs Sony WX50
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony WX50 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed June 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2012
Samsung NX5 vs Sony WX50 Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Samsung NX5 versus Sony WX50, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX5 (15MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is relatively close but the NX5 (APS-C) and WX50 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe NX5 was announced 20 months earlier than the WX50 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.
Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the NX5 scores against the WX50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung NX5 vs Sony WX50 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX5 Gallery & Sony WX50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Sony WX50
NX5 | WX50 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Samsung NX5
WX50 | NX5 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | June 2010 | Newer by 20 months | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Sony WX50
NX5 | WX50 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither offers Touch screen |
Samsung NX5 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX5 offers 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) while the Sony WX50 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung NX5 versus Sony WX50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the NX5 against the WX50.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX5 and WX50 is 80 and 96 respectively.
Samsung NX5 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The image here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NX5 and WX50.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX5 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony WX50 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged NX5 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony WX50 Specifications
Samsung NX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-06-01 | 2012-01-30 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DRIM Engine | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 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 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | Clearfoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 11.00 m | 5.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 499 gr (1.10 lb) | 117 gr (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 photographs | 240 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP1130 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $499 | $250 |