Samsung NX5 vs Sony WX9

Following is a complete comparison of the Samsung NX5 versus Sony WX9, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX5 (15MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is fairly close but the NX5 (APS-C) and WX9 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The NX5 was manufactured 7 months before the WX9 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the NX5 scores vs the WX9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX5 Gallery & Sony WX9 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX5 features exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony WX9 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check the Samsung NX5 versus Sony WX9 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the NX5 vs the WX9.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX5 and WX9 is 80 and 99 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The image here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX5 and WX9.

All in all, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX5 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony WX9 will result in more detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged NX5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.