Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony NEX-5N

Lets examine more in depth at the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Sony NEX-5N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Galaxy NX was unveiled 21 months later than the NEX-5N which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Galaxy NX grades against the NEX-5N in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The full galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery and Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy NX provides outside dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5N has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy NX compared to the NEX-5N.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy NX and NEX-5N is 82 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy NX and NEX-5N.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy NX to provide you with extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer Galaxy NX is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.