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Samsung NX10 vs Sony a5000

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX10 front
 
Sony Alpha a5000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
62
Features
62
Overall
62

Samsung NX10 vs Sony a5000 Key Specs

Samsung NX10
(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
Sony a5000
(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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Sony a5000

 NX10 a5000 
Screen resolution614k461kSharper screen (+153k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony a5000 over the Samsung NX10

 a5000 NX10 
ReleasedJanuary 2014April 2010Fresher by 45 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Sony a5000

 NX10 a5000 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony a5000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX10 and a5000 is 80 and 89 respectively.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony a5000 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony a5000 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Sony a5000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX10 vs Sony a5000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX10 Portrait photography information
Sony a5000 Portrait photography information
73
focusing manually
good resolution (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
70
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX10 as a Street photography camera
Sony a5000 as a Street photography camera
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
heavier than average (499 grams)
78
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony a5000 as a Sports photography camera
52
good resolution (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery life (400 shots)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
59
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery (420 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony a5000 as a Travel photography camera
63
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average (499 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
78
good battery (420 CIPA)
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX10 Landscape photography advice
Sony a5000 Landscape photography advice
68
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
77
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (420 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX10 Vlogging information
Sony a5000 Vlogging information
24
provides face detect autofocus
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
heavier than average (499g)
32
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone jack
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony a5000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX10 and Sony a5000
 Samsung NX10Sony Alpha a5000
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