Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony NEX-5

Below, we are analyzing the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G versus Sony NEX-5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the NEX-5 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") and NEX-5 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was announced 2 years later than the NEX-5 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Galaxy Camera 4G scores against the NEX-5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G & Sony Alpha NEX-5. The whole galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery & Sony NEX-5 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has physical measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5 has specifications 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G versus the NEX-5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 4G and NEX-5 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The photograph here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 4G and NEX-5.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy Camera 4G having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G will provide more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy Camera 4G should have an edge in sensor technology.