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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66

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

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • 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-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-5R
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

Let's look more closely at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony NEX-5T, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is relatively similar but the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was manufactured 5 months after the NEX-5T so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Galaxy Camera 2 scores vs the NEX-5T in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 Galaxy Camera 2 NEX-5T 
Screen dimensions4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution1037k922kSharper screen (+115k dot)

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

 NEX-5T Galaxy Camera 2 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

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

 Galaxy Camera 2 NEX-5T 
RevealedJanuary 2014August 2013Similar age
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

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

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 enjoys external measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5T has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 versus the NEX-5T.

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

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 2 and NEX-5T is 90 and 89 respectively.

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

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

Often, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The picture underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 2 and NEX-5T.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The Galaxy Camera 2 includes the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field harder.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography highlights
Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography highlights
44
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
74
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (283g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
80
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
has focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography info
Sony NEX-5T Sports photography info
48
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good battery life (400 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
69
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography advice
Sony NEX-5T Travel photography advice
73
good battery life (400 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (283 grams)
has bluetooth
features touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
77
has focus via touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Landscape photography camera
52
has manual focus
pretty wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good battery life (400 shots)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging advice
Sony NEX-5T Vlogging advice
37
pretty wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic port
lighter than competitors in class (283 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
73
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
includes face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic jack
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony NEX-5T
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Sony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2014-01-02 2013-08-27
Body design 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 99
Cross focus points - 25
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
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 4.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,037k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology HD Super Clear Touch Display Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.80 m 7.00 m (ISO100)
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 283 grams (0.62 pounds) 276 grams (0.61 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1015
Other
Battery life 400 shots 330 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Built-in NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $400 $400