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Samsung NX5 vs Sony WX80

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Samsung NX5 vs Sony WX80 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
  • Released June 2010
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony WX80 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Samsung NX5 and Sony WX80, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX5 (15MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is very well matched but the NX5 (APS-C) and WX80 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX5 was introduced 3 years before the WX80 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the NX5 grades versus the WX80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Sony WX80

 NX5 WX80 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Samsung NX5

 WX80 NX5 
ReleasedJanuary 2013June 2010Fresher by 31 months

Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Sony WX80

 NX5 WX80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Samsung NX5 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX5 has external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony WX80 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the NX5 compared to the WX80.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the NX5 and WX80 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The photograph here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX5 and WX80.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX5 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony WX80 will give you more detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older NX5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX5 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX5 Portrait photography info
Sony WX80 Portrait photography info
73
focusing manually
MP count decent (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX5 Street photography info
Sony WX80 Street photography info
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (499g)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than average (124g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX5
Sports photography with Sony WX80
52
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
low fps (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX5 Travel photography factors
Sony WX80 Travel photography factors
63
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
MP count decent (15MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (499 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than average (124g)
includes touch focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX5 Landscape photography details
Sony WX80 Landscape photography details
68
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count decent (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
39
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX5 Vlogging details
Sony WX80 Vlogging details
24
features face detection focus
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition (499g)
35
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (124g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX5 and Sony WX80
 Samsung NX5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-06-01 2013-01-08
Physical type 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
Highest resolution 4592 x 3056 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 15 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 499 grams (1.10 pounds) 124 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 photographs 240 photographs
Style of battery 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 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 launch $499 $276