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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony NEX-5R

Portability
82
Imaging
63
Features
76
Overall
68
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5R front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony NEX-5R Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Launched June 2013
Sony NEX-5R
(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
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-5N
  • Updated by Sony NEX-5T
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony NEX-5R Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony NEX-5R, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Galaxy NX was revealed 10 months later than the NEX-5R so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the Galaxy NX scores against the NEX-5R in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 Galaxy NX NEX-5R 
IntroducedJune 2013August 2012More recent by 10 months
Screen dimension4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k920kCrisper screen (+2k dot)

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

 NEX-5R Galaxy NX 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

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

 Galaxy NX NEX-5R 
Manually focus More precise focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony NEX-5R Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy NX provides outside dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5R has dimensions 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Galaxy NX versus the NEX-5R.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony NEX-5R size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy NX and NEX-5R is 82 and 89 respectively.

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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony NEX-5R Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy NX and NEX-5R.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy NX to offer you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern Galaxy NX should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony NEX-5R sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-5R as a Portrait photography camera
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
74
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography factors
Sony NEX-5R Street photography factors
69
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
offers focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (495 grams)
80
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
features touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography details
Sony NEX-5R Sports photography details
73
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (440 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
68
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography features
Sony NEX-5R Travel photography features
68
better than average battery pack (440 per charge)
offers focus via touch
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (495 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
73
features touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-5R
73
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
lovely big screen (4.8 inches)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (440 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
75
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging advice
Sony NEX-5R Vlogging advice
34
touchscreen enabled
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (495g)
31
screen is touchscreen
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
no external microphone jack
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony NEX-5R
 Samsung Galaxy NXSony Alpha NEX-5R
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy NX Sony Alpha NEX-5R
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-06-20 2012-08-29
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIMe IV Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 99
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Sony E
Number of lenses 32 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 4.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech HD TFT LCD Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 495g (1.09 lbs) 276g (0.61 lbs)
Dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 910
Other
Battery life 440 pictures 330 pictures
Battery format 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 shooting With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $1,300 $750