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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera
(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
Sony NEX-5T
(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  • Superseded the Sony NEX-5R
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony NEX-5T

 Galaxy Camera NEX-5T 
Screen dimension4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 NEX-5T Galaxy Camera 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony NEX-5T

 Galaxy Camera NEX-5T 
RevealedFebruary 2013August 2013Similar age
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution922k922kExact 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).

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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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography features
Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography features
40
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
74
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography features
Sony NEX-5T Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (300g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
80
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography info
Sony NEX-5T Sports photography info
50
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
69
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography highlights
Sony NEX-5T Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competitors (300 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
77
comes with focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-5T
50
focusing manually
relatively wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
70
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging information
Sony NEX-5T Vlogging information
37
relatively wide (23mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic socket
lighter than competitors (300g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
73
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
no image stabilization
lack of external mic support
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony NEX-5T
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSony Alpha NEX-5T
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