Samsung GX-10 vs Sony NEX-5

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).

Photography Glossary

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.

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.

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.

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.