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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony NEX-5

Portability
82
Imaging
63
Features
76
Overall
68
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5 front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
58
Overall
55

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony NEX-5 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Introduced June 2013
Sony NEX-5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 287g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Replacement is Sony NEX-5N
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony NEX-5 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Sony NEX-5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and NEX-5 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Galaxy NX was launched 3 years after the NEX-5 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Galaxy NX grades versus the NEX-5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony NEX-5

 Galaxy NX NEX-5 
ReleasedJune 2013June 2010Newer by 37 months
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k920kSharper display (+2k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 NEX-5 Galaxy NX 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony NEX-5

 Galaxy NX NEX-5 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony NEX-5 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy NX features external dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5 has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Galaxy NX versus the NEX-5.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony NEX-5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy NX and NEX-5 is 82 and 89 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony NEX-5 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony NEX-5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The image here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy NX and NEX-5.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy NX to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern Galaxy NX will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony NEX-5 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony NEX-5 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-5
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
72
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography advice
Sony NEX-5 Street photography advice
69
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (495g)
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography info
Sony NEX-5 Sports photography info
73
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery (440 per charge)
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
52
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Travel photography with Sony NEX-5
68
great battery (440 per charge)
has focus by touch
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (495g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
59
megapixel count good (14MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography highlights
Sony NEX-5 Landscape photography highlights
73
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen larger than average (4.8")
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
great battery (440 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
68
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-5 as a Vlogging camera
34
screen is touchscreen
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (495g)
28
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic jack
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony NEX-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony NEX-5
 Samsung Galaxy NXSony Alpha NEX-5
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy NX Sony Alpha NEX-5
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-06-20 2010-06-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMe IV Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Sony E
Available lenses 32 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 4.8" 3"
Display resolution 922k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology HD TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 495 gr (1.09 pounds) 287 gr (0.63 pounds)
Dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 69
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 796
Other
Battery life 440 pictures 330 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $1,300 $599