Samsung NX10 vs Sony NEX-5

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).

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The 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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX10 and Sony Alpha NEX-5. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX10 Gallery and Sony NEX-5 Gallery.

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).

Check the Samsung NX10 and Sony NEX-5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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.