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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony NEX-5

Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5 front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
58
Overall
55

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony NEX-5 Key Specs

Samsung GX-10
(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
Sony NEX-5
(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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony NEX-5

 GX-10 NEX-5 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Samsung GX-10

 NEX-5 GX-10 
AnnouncedJune 2010September 2006More recent by 45 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k210kCrisper display (+710k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony NEX-5

 GX-10 NEX-5 
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).

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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.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony NEX-5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony NEX-5 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony NEX-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony NEX-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-5 as a Portrait photography camera
52
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
72
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung GX-10
Street photography with Sony NEX-5
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
no moving screen
76
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Sports photography features
Sony NEX-5 Sports photography features
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
52
MP count good (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung GX-10
Travel photography with Sony NEX-5
49
environment proofing
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
59
MP count good (14MP)
no Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography information
Sony NEX-5 Landscape photography information
55
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
low megapixels (10MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
68
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
MP count good (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung GX-10
Vlogging with Sony NEX-5
9
lack of video recording
28
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no external mic support
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony NEX-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Sony NEX-5
 Samsung GX-10Sony Alpha NEX-5
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