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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony NEX-5N

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5N front
Portability
89
Imaging
56
Features
69
Overall
61

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony NEX-5N Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released January 2014
Sony NEX-5N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
  • Announced October 2011
  • Old Model is Sony NEX-5
  • Refreshed by Sony NEX-5R
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony NEX-5N Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony NEX-5N, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the NEX-5N (16MP) is fairly close but the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and NEX-5N (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was released 2 years after the NEX-5N which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Galaxy Camera 2 matches up vs the NEX-5N in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sony NEX-5N

 Galaxy Camera 2 NEX-5N 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014October 2011More modern by 28 months
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution1037k920kCrisper display (+117k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 NEX-5N Galaxy Camera 2 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony NEX-5N

 Galaxy Camera 2 NEX-5N 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony NEX-5N Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has got outer dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5N has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 against the NEX-5N.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony NEX-5N size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 2 and NEX-5N is 90 and 89 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony NEX-5N top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony NEX-5N Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The pic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 2 and NEX-5N.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera 2 features the smaller sensor which should make getting bokeh tougher. The younger Galaxy Camera 2 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony NEX-5N sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography factors
Sony NEX-5N Portrait photography factors
44
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
73
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography factors
Sony NEX-5N Street photography factors
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (283g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
80
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography advice
Sony NEX-5N Sports photography advice
48
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (400 shots)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
58
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery power (460 shots)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography information
Sony NEX-5N Travel photography information
73
better than average battery (400 shots)
lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
better than average battery power (460 per charge)
boasts focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography details
Sony NEX-5N Landscape photography details
52
has manual focus
pretty wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
71
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (460 shots)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging highlights
Sony NEX-5N Vlogging highlights
37
pretty wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone support
lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
33
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone support
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony NEX-5N
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Sony Alpha NEX-5N
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sony Alpha NEX-5N
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2014-01-02 2011-10-03
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 4.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,037 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech HD Super Clear Touch Display Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.80 m 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 283 grams (0.62 pounds) 269 grams (0.59 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 77
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 1079
Other
Battery life 400 pictures 460 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Built-in NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $400 $550