Samsung NX1 vs Sony NEX-5N

Let's look closer at the Samsung NX1 versus Sony NEX-5N, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX1 was brought out 2 years after the NEX-5N which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the NX1 scores versus the NEX-5N in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX1 and Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX1 Gallery and Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX1 has outside dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5N has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the NX1 and the NEX-5N.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX1 and NEX-5N is 66 and 89 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The picture here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1 and NEX-5N.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung NX1 to give more detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The newer NX1 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.