Samsung NX10 vs Sony a5000
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony a5000 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
- Announced April 2010
- Replacement is Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
- Released January 2014
- Succeeded the Sony NEX-3N
- Updated by Sony a5100
Samsung NX10 vs Sony a5000 Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Samsung NX10 versus Sony a5000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the NX10 (15MP) and a5000 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe NX10 was brought out 4 years prior to the a5000 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the NX10 matches up against the a5000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung NX10 vs Sony a5000 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX10 and Sony Alpha a5000. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX10 Gallery and Sony a5000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Sony a5000
NX10 | a5000 | |||
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Screen resolution | 614k | 461k | Sharper screen (+153k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony a5000 over the Samsung NX10
a5000 | NX10 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | April 2010 | Fresher by 45 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Sony a5000
NX10 | a5000 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Samsung NX10 vs Sony a5000 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX10 offers exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony a5000 has proportions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
See the Samsung NX10 versus Sony a5000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the NX10 vs the a5000.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX10 and a5000 is 80 and 89 respectively.
Samsung NX10 vs Sony a5000 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX10 and a5000.
As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony a5000 to offer you extra detail having its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older NX10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony a5000 Specifications
Samsung NX10 | Sony Alpha a5000 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX10 | Sony Alpha a5000 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2010-04-07 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DRIM Engine | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 357.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 5456 x 3632 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 16000 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 32 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 614k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | TFT LCD with 180 upward tilt |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 920k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 11.00 m | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180s | 1/160s |
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 (60i/24p), 1440 x 1080 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 | 499g (1.10 lbs) | 269g (0.59 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") | 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 63 | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | 13.0 |
DXO Low light score | 572 | 1089 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 photographs | 420 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP1130 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $626 | $448 |