Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony NEX-5N
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony NEX-5N Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F) lens
- 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Launched August 2012
(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
- Revealed October 2011
- Earlier Model is Sony NEX-5
- New Model is Sony NEX-5R
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony NEX-5N Overview
Below is a extensive analysis of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony NEX-5N, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the NEX-5N (16MP) is very similar but the Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") and NEX-5N (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe Galaxy Camera 4G was released 12 months later than the NEX-5N which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Galaxy Camera 4G grades against the NEX-5N in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony NEX-5N Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The complete galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery and Sony NEX-5N Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony NEX-5N
Galaxy Camera 4G | NEX-5N | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | October 2011 | More recent by 12 months | |
Display dimensions | 4.8" | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
NEX-5N | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 920k | 0k | Crisper display (+920k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony NEX-5N
Galaxy Camera 4G | NEX-5N | |||
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Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony NEX-5N Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G offers external dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5N has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Compare the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony NEX-5N in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G against the NEX-5N.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 4G and NEX-5N is 90 and 89 respectively.
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony NEX-5N Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 4G and NEX-5N.
Plainly, each of these cameras have the same megapixels but different sensor measurements. The Galaxy Camera 4G has the tinier sensor which should make obtaining bokeh more challenging. The fresher Galaxy Camera 4G should have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | Sony Alpha NEX-5N | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | Sony Alpha NEX-5N |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2012-08-29 | 2011-10-03 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 1.4GHz Quad-Core | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | - | 4912 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 23-481mm (20.9x) | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 4.8" | 3" |
Display resolution | 0 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display | Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | - | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | - | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 305 grams (0.67 lbs) | 269 grams (0.59 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 460 photos |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NPFW50 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $550 | $550 |