Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony NEX-5T
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs
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- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
- Introduced June 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Released August 2013
- Older Model is Sony NEX-5R
Photography Glossary Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony NEX-5T Overview
Here is a thorough comparison of the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Sony NEX-5T, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe Galaxy NX was announced 2 months before the NEX-5T and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Galaxy NX scores against the NEX-5T in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony NEX-5T
| Galaxy NX | NEX-5T | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 4.8" |  | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Samsung Galaxy NX
| NEX-5T | Galaxy NX | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony NEX-5T
| Galaxy NX | NEX-5T | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | June 2013 |  | August 2013 | Similar age |
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 922k | Equal display resolution |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy NX enjoys outer measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5T has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Check the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Sony NEX-5T in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Galaxy NX and the NEX-5T.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy NX and NEX-5T is 82 and 89 respectively.
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy NX and NEX-5T.
Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy NX to offer you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively.
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy NX | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung Galaxy NX | Sony Alpha NEX-5T |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2013-06-20 | 2013-08-27 |
| 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 dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 99 |
| Cross focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | Sony E |
| Number of lenses | 32 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 4.8 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 922k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | HD TFT LCD | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/6000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 9.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 7.00 m (ISO100) |
| 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 | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/180s | 1/160s |
| 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 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 495 gr (1.09 lb) | 276 gr (0.61 lb) |
| Physical 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 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 | 440 shots | 330 shots |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $1,300 | $400 |