Samsung NX10 vs Sony NEX-5N
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony NEX-5N Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Launched April 2010
- Newer Model is Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Launched October 2011
- Older Model is Sony NEX-5
- Replacement is Sony NEX-5R
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Here is a thorough comparison of the Samsung NX10 versus Sony NEX-5N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX10 (15MP) and the NEX-5N (16MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe NX10 was introduced 18 months prior to the NEX-5N making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the NX10 grades vs the NEX-5N when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Sony NEX-5N
| NX10 | NEX-5N |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Samsung NX10
| NEX-5N | NX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | October 2011 |  | April 2010 | Fresher by 18 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 614k | Sharper display (+306k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Sony NEX-5N
| NX10 | NEX-5N | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Samsung NX10 vs Sony NEX-5N Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX10 features outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the NX10 and the NEX-5N.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX10 and NEX-5N is 80 and 89 respectively.
Samsung NX10 vs Sony NEX-5N Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The photograph below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX10 and NEX-5N.
As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony NEX-5N to give you more detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older NX10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications
| Samsung NX10 | Sony Alpha NEX-5N | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung NX10 | Sony Alpha NEX-5N |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2010-04-07 | 2011-10-03 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | DRIM Engine | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 15 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 15 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Samsung NX | Sony E |
| Number of lenses | 32 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 614k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
| Viewfinder resolution | 920k dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 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 | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 499 gr (1.10 lb) | 269 gr (0.59 lb) |
| 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 Overall rating | 63 | 77 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | 12.7 |
| DXO Low light rating | 572 | 1079 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 400 photographs | 460 photographs |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 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 |
| Pricing at release | $626 | $550 |