Samsung GX-20 vs Sony NEX-5
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony NEX-5 Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Samsung GX-20 vs Sony NEX-5 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-20 & Sony Alpha NEX-5. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-20 Gallery & Sony NEX-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Sony NEX-5
GX-20 | NEX-5 |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Samsung GX-20
NEX-5 | GX-20 | |||
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Launched | June 2010 | January 2008 | More recent by 28 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Sony NEX-5
GX-20 | NEX-5 | |||
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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).
Check out the Samsung GX-20 and Sony NEX-5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Samsung GX-20 vs Sony NEX-5 Specifications
Samsung GX-20 | Sony Alpha NEX-5 | |
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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 |