Samsung NX5 vs Sony WX80
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony WX80 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
- Released June 2010
(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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Samsung NX5 vs Sony WX80 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Sony WX80
NX5 | WX80 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Samsung NX5
WX80 | NX5 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | June 2010 | Fresher by 31 months |
Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Sony WX80
NX5 | WX80 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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).
Analyze the Samsung NX5 and Sony WX80 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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.
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony WX80 Specifications
Samsung NX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 | |
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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 |