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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony NEX-5N

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5N front
Portability
89
Imaging
56
Features
69
Overall
61

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony NEX-5N Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(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
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
  • Revealed October 2011
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-5
  • New Model is Sony NEX-5R
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony NEX-5N

 Galaxy Camera 4G NEX-5N 
RevealedAugust 2012October 2011More recent by 12 months
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 NEX-5N Galaxy Camera 4G 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k0kCrisper display (+920k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony NEX-5N

 Galaxy Camera 4G NEX-5N 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony NEX-5N size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony NEX-5N sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-5N
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
73
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography advice
Sony NEX-5N Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
80
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
offers focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography features
Sony NEX-5N Sports photography features
44
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
58
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery life (460 CIPA)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Travel photography with Sony NEX-5N
72
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
reasonably wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
70
better than average battery life (460 CIPA)
offers focus via touch
MP count good (16MP)
missing Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-5N
47
reasonably wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
big screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
71
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3")
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (460 per charge)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging features
Sony NEX-5N Vlogging features
36
reasonably wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
33
screen is touchscreen
has face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing external microphone jack
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony NEX-5N
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSony Alpha NEX-5N
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