Samsung NX10 vs Sony NEX-5
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony NEX-5 Key Specs
(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
- Announced April 2010
- Replacement is Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 287g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Announced June 2010
- New Model is Sony NEX-5N
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The following is a thorough comparison of the Samsung NX10 and Sony NEX-5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX10 (15MP) and the NEX-5 (14MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (APS-C).
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe NX10 was unveiled 2 months earlier than the NEX-5 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the NX10 matches up against the NEX-5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Sony NEX-5
| NX10 | NEX-5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Samsung NX10
| NEX-5 | NX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 614k | Clearer display (+306k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Sony NEX-5
| NX10 | NEX-5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | April 2010 |  | June 2010 | Same generation |
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Samsung NX10 vs Sony NEX-5 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX10 has outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5 has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the NX10 against the NEX-5.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NX10 and NEX-5 is 80 and 89 respectively.
Samsung NX10 vs Sony NEX-5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX10 and NEX-5.
Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung NX10 to render extra detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively.
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony NEX-5 Specifications
| Samsung NX10 | Sony Alpha NEX-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung NX10 | Sony Alpha NEX-5 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2010-04-07 | 2010-06-07 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | DRIM Engine | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 15MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 15 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Samsung NX | Sony E |
| Amount of lenses | 32 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 614k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 920k dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 11.00 m | 12.00 m |
| 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 |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 499 grams (1.10 lbs) | 287 grams (0.63 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 63 | 69 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | 22.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | 12.2 |
| DXO Low light score | 572 | 796 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 400 pictures | 330 pictures |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BP1130 | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $626 | $599 |