Samsung NX5 vs Sony WX80

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX5 Gallery & Sony WX80 Gallery.

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.

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

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.