Canon 1000D vs Samsung NX5
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Canon 1000D vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 502g - 126 x 98 x 65mm
- Announced July 2008
- Additionally referred to as EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital
- Updated by Canon 1100D
(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
Canon 1000D vs Samsung NX5 Overview
In this write-up, we are looking at the Canon 1000D versus Samsung NX5, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the 1000D (10MP) and NX5 (15MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixelsThe 1000D was brought out 22 months earlier than the NX5 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1000D being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the 1000D grades against the NX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon 1000D vs Samsung NX5 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 1000D & Samsung NX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 1000D Gallery & Samsung NX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1000D over the Samsung NX5
1000D | NX5 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Canon 1000D
NX5 | 1000D | |||
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Released | June 2010 | July 2008 | Fresher by 22 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Canon 1000D and Samsung NX5
1000D | NX5 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Canon 1000D vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 1000D provides outside dimensions of 126mm x 98mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") having a weight of 502 grams (1.11 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX5 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
Check the Canon 1000D versus Samsung NX5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the 1000D versus the NX5.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 1000D and NX5 is 70 and 80 respectively.
Canon 1000D vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 1000D and NX5.
Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung NX5 to offer you more detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older 1000D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon 1000D vs Samsung NX5 Specifications
Canon EOS 1000D | Samsung NX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon EOS 1000D | Samsung NX5 |
Also called | EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital | - |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2008-07-22 | 2010-06-01 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | DRIM Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.2 x 14.8mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 328.6mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3888 x 2592 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 7 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Samsung NX |
Number of lenses | 326 | 32 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.51x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m (ISO 100) | 11.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 502 grams (1.11 lb) | 499 grams (1.10 lb) |
Dimensions | 126 x 98 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 62 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 719 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 images | 400 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $160 | $499 |