Samsung NX5 vs Sony WX70
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs
(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
- Announced June 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Launched January 2012
Samsung NX5 vs Sony WX70 Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Samsung NX5 versus Sony WX70, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX5 (15MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the NX5 (APS-C) and WX70 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe NX5 was brought out 20 months before the WX70 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the NX5 matches up versus the WX70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung NX5 vs Sony WX70 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX5 Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Sony WX70
NX5 | WX70 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Samsung NX5
WX70 | NX5 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | June 2010 | Newer by 20 months | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Sony WX70
NX5 | WX70 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Samsung NX5 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX5 comes with physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony WX70 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Compare the Samsung NX5 versus Sony WX70 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the NX5 and the WX70.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX5 and WX70 is 80 and 97 respectively.
Samsung NX5 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX5 and WX70.
Clearly, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX5 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony WX70 will produce greater detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged NX5 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony WX70 Specifications
Samsung NX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-06-01 | 2012-01-30 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 surface area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 15 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 11.00 m | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 499 gr (1.10 pounds) | 114 gr (0.25 pounds) |
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 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 shots | 240 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP1130 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $499 | $242 |