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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony NEX-5

Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52
Samsung GX-20 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5 front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
58
Overall
55

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony NEX-5 Key Specs

Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Launched January 2008
  • Old Model is Samsung GX-10
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
  • Launched June 2010
  • Replacement is Sony NEX-5N
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony NEX-5 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Samsung GX-20 and Sony NEX-5, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GX-20 (15MP) and the NEX-5 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GX-20 was released 3 years before the NEX-5 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the GX-20 scores vs the NEX-5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony NEX-5

 GX-20 NEX-5 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Samsung GX-20

 NEX-5 GX-20 
LaunchedJune 2010January 2008More recent by 28 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony NEX-5

 GX-20 NEX-5 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony NEX-5 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-20 has got outer dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5 has measurements 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the GX-20 vs the NEX-5.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony NEX-5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-20 and NEX-5 is 58 and 89 respectively.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony NEX-5 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony NEX-5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The visual below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-20 and NEX-5.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung GX-20 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The older GX-20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony NEX-5 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony NEX-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony NEX-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-5 as a Portrait photography camera
71
has manual focus
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
72
manual focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Street photography advice
Sony NEX-5 Street photography advice
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
no articulating screen
76
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung GX-20
Sports photography with Sony NEX-5
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
52
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Travel photography information
Sony NEX-5 Travel photography information
63
weather proofing
good MP (15MP)
built-in flash
does not have selfie friendly display
59
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography advice
Sony NEX-5 Landscape photography advice
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
screen is small (2.7 inch)
68
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung GX-20
Vlogging with Sony NEX-5
9
no video recording
28
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone jack
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony NEX-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-20 and Sony NEX-5
 Samsung GX-20Sony Alpha NEX-5
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-20 Sony Alpha NEX-5
Category Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2008-01-24 2010-06-07
Body design Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4688 x 3120 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 Sony E
Total lenses 151 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 format - AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 800 grams (1.76 lb) 287 grams (0.63 lb)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 72mm (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 68 69
DXO Color Depth score 23.1 22.2
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 12.2
DXO Low light score 714 796
Other
Battery life - 330 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $850 $599