Samsung GX-10 vs Sony NEX-5
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony NEX-5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Announced September 2006
- Renewed by Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 287g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Announced June 2010
- Successor is Sony NEX-5N
Samsung GX-10 vs Sony NEX-5 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Samsung GX-10 vs Sony NEX-5, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and NEX-5 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (APS-C).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe GX-10 was introduced 4 years prior to the NEX-5 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the GX-10 scores vs the NEX-5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung GX-10 vs Sony NEX-5 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-10 and Sony Alpha NEX-5. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-10 Gallery and Sony NEX-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony NEX-5
GX-10 | NEX-5 |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Samsung GX-10
NEX-5 | GX-10 | |||
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Announced | June 2010 | September 2006 | More recent by 45 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 210k | Crisper display (+710k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony NEX-5
GX-10 | NEX-5 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Samsung GX-10 vs Sony NEX-5 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-10 has got exterior measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5 has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).
See the Samsung GX-10 vs Sony NEX-5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the GX-10 against the NEX-5.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-10 and NEX-5 is 59 and 89 respectively.
Samsung GX-10 vs Sony NEX-5 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-10 and NEX-5.
Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony NEX-5 to offer you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older GX-10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony NEX-5 Specifications
Samsung GX-10 | Sony Alpha NEX-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung GX-10 | Sony Alpha NEX-5 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2006-09-21 | 2010-06-07 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Pentax KAF2 | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 151 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 210 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 12.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | AVCHD |
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 793 grams (1.75 lb) | 287 grams (0.63 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 69 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.2 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 796 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $850 | $599 |