Clicky

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony NEX-5N

Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52
Samsung GX-20 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5N front
Portability
89
Imaging
56
Features
69
Overall
61

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony NEX-5N Key Specs

Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Launched January 2008
  • Older Model is Samsung GX-10
Sony NEX-5N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
  • Launched October 2011
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-5
  • Newer Model is Sony NEX-5R
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony NEX-5N Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Samsung GX-20 vs Sony NEX-5N, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GX-20 (15MP) and the NEX-5N (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The GX-20 was introduced 4 years prior to the NEX-5N and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the GX-20 scores versus the NEX-5N in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video
	
	

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

 GX-20 NEX-5N 

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

 NEX-5N GX-20 
LaunchedOctober 2011January 2008Fresher by 44 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

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

 GX-20 NEX-5N 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony NEX-5N Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-20 has got physical dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5N has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung GX-20 vs Sony NEX-5N in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the GX-20 and the NEX-5N.

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

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-20 and NEX-5N is 58 and 89 respectively.

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

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony NEX-5N Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The photograph here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-20 and NEX-5N.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony NEX-5N to provide you with greater detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older GX-20 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

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

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

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography info
Sony NEX-5N Portrait photography info
71
manual focus
decent MP (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
73
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Street Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Street photography features
Sony NEX-5N Street photography features
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
features touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Sports photography details
Sony NEX-5N Sports photography details
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proofing
comes with phase detect AF
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
58
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery (460 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-5N as a Travel photography camera
63
weather proofing
decent MP (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
70
good battery (460 CIPA)
features touch focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography factors
Sony NEX-5N Landscape photography factors
70
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
small screen (2.7")
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
good battery (460 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-5N as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
33
touchscreen functionality
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
no microphone port
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Samsung GX-20 vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-20 and Sony NEX-5N
 Samsung GX-20Sony Alpha NEX-5N
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-20 Sony Alpha NEX-5N
Category Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2008-01-24 2011-10-03
Body design Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4688 x 3120 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 25
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 Sony E
Available lenses 151 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 800 grams (1.76 lbs) 269 grams (0.59 lbs)
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 All around rating 68 77
DXO Color Depth rating 23.1 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 12.7
DXO Low light rating 714 1079
Other
Battery life - 460 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $850 $550