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Samsung NX mini vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58
Samsung NX mini front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66

Samsung NX mini vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs

Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Introduced March 2014
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
  • Launched August 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-5R
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Samsung NX mini and Sony NEX-5T, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) and the NX mini (1") and NEX-5T (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The NX mini was released 7 months later than the NEX-5T so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the NX mini scores versus the NEX-5T in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Sony NEX-5T

 NX mini NEX-5T 
LaunchedMarch 2014August 2013More recent by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Samsung NX mini

 NEX-5T NX mini 
Screen resolution922k461kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Sony NEX-5T

 NX mini NEX-5T 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung NX mini vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX mini provides exterior measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5T has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the NX mini vs the NEX-5T.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NX mini and NEX-5T is 93 and 89 respectively.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony NEX-5T top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX mini and NEX-5T.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX mini because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Samsung NX mini will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 4.5MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer NX mini should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Portrait photography camera
71
focusing manually
good resolution (20.5 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
74
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX mini Street photography highlights
Sony NEX-5T Street photography highlights
81
screen tilts
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
lighter than others (196 grams)
lack of image stabilization
80
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
has touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX mini Sports photography factors
Sony NEX-5T Sports photography factors
54
great max shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
good resolution (20.5 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
better than average battery power (650 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
69
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Travel photography camera
76
better than average battery power (650 CIPA)
lighter than others (196 grams)
comes with focus via touch
good resolution (20.5MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
77
has touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Landscape photography camera
68
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good resolution (20.5 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (650 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX mini Vlogging features
Sony NEX-5T Vlogging features
38
touchscreen
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic port
lighter than others (196g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
73
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone support
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX mini and Sony NEX-5T
 Samsung NX miniSony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX mini Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-03-19 2013-08-27
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20.5 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 21 99
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX-M Sony E
Amount of lenses 2 121
Crop factor 2.7 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 7.00 m (ISO100)
Flash options Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 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 (all 30 fps) 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 196 gr (0.43 lb) 276 gr (0.61 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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 650 photos 330 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model B740 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $530 $400