Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony NEX-5N

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.

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.

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.

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.