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Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX5

Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76
Samsung NX1 front
 
Samsung NX5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs

Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Announced September 2014
Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Introduced June 2010
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Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX5 Overview

Below is a complete review of the Samsung NX1 and Samsung NX5, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and NX5 (15MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX1 was unveiled 4 years later than the NX5 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the NX1 matches up vs the NX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Samsung NX5

 NX1 NX5 
IntroducedSeptember 2014June 2010More recent by 53 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1036k230kClearer screen (+806k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Samsung NX1

 NX5 NX1 

Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Samsung NX5

 NX1 NX5 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX1 enjoys outside measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX5 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX1 versus the NX5.

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX1 and NX5 is 66 and 80 respectively.

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX5 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1 and NX5.

Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung NX1 to offer you more detail having an extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher NX1 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX1
Portrait photography with Samsung NX5
80
has manual focus
great megapixels (28 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
73
you can focus manually
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1 Street photography highlights
Samsung NX5 Street photography highlights
74
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
offers touch to focus
weather sealing
lighter than others (550g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1 Sports photography details
Samsung NX5 Sports photography details
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
great megapixels (28MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
52
good megapixels (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery power (400 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Travel photography camera
74
lighter than others (550 grams)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
offers touch to focus
great megapixels (28MP)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
63
great battery power (400 per charge)
good megapixels (15MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (499g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1 Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX5 Landscape photography factors
78
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
great megapixels (28 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
68
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (400 shots)
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX1
Vlogging with Samsung NX5
34
touchscreen capability
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone socket
lighter than others (550g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
24
has face detect autofocus
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition in class (499g)
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Samsung NX1 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1 and Samsung NX5
 Samsung NX1Samsung NX5
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX1 Samsung NX5
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2014-09-15 2010-06-01
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIMe 5 DRIM Engine
Sensor type BSI-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 28 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6480 x 4320 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 209 15
Cross type focus points 153 -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Samsung NX
Total lenses 32 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,036 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 15.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 11.00 m (ISO 100) 11.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video file format H.265 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 550 grams (1.21 lb) 499 grams (1.10 lb)
Dimensions 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 83 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1363 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photographs 400 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1900 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $1,500 $499