Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony NEX-5T
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Revealed February 2013
- Additionally referred to as Wi-Fi
(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- Superseded the Sony NEX-5R
Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony NEX-5T Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony NEX-5T, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is relatively well matched but the Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe Galaxy Camera was launched 6 months prior to the NEX-5T so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Galaxy Camera grades against the NEX-5T with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony NEX-5T Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy Camera & Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery & Sony NEX-5T Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony NEX-5T
Galaxy Camera | NEX-5T | |||
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Screen dimension | 4.8" | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Samsung Galaxy Camera
NEX-5T | Galaxy Camera | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony NEX-5T
Galaxy Camera | NEX-5T | |||
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Revealed | February 2013 | August 2013 | Similar age | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 922k | 922k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera offers physical dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5T has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony NEX-5T in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy Camera against the NEX-5T.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera and NEX-5T is 90 and 89 respectively.
Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera and NEX-5T.
As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera comes with the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field harder.
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Camera | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung Galaxy Camera | Sony Alpha NEX-5T |
Also Known as | Wi-Fi | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2013-02-19 | 2013-08-27 |
Physical type | 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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 99 |
Cross focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 23-481mm (20.9x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 4.8 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 7.00 m (ISO100) |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 300 gr (0.66 lbs) | 276 gr (0.61 lbs) |
Dimensions | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" 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 | - | 330 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NPFW50 |
Self timer | - | Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $450 | $400 |