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Samsung NX100 vs Samsung NX5

Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54
Samsung NX100 front
 
Samsung NX5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs

Samsung NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Announced September 2010
  • Successor is Samsung NX200
Samsung NX5
(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 June 2010
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Samsung NX100 vs Samsung NX5 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Samsung NX100 and Samsung NX5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both are built by Samsung. The image resolution of the NX100 (15MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX100 was introduced 4 months after the NX5 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the NX100 scores against the NX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Samsung NX5

 NX100 NX5 
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Samsung NX100

 NX5 NX100 

Common features in the Samsung NX100 and Samsung NX5

 NX100 NX5 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010June 2010Same age
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX100 provides outer measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Samsung NX5 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the NX100 compared to the NX5.

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung NX5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX100 and NX5 is 88 and 80 respectively.

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung NX5 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX100 and NX5.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of images but you really should consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX100 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX100 Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX5 Portrait photography factors
73
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
73
manual focus
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX100 Street photography information
Samsung NX5 Street photography information
76
image stabilization
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX100
Sports photography with Samsung NX5
60
image stabilization
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery life (420 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
doesn't have phase detect AF
52
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX100 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Travel photography camera
66
good battery life (420 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
63
better than average battery (400 shots)
good MP (15MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (499g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX100 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Landscape photography camera
75
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (420 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
68
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (400 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX100 Vlogging info
Samsung NX5 Vlogging info
31
image stabilization
features face detect focusing
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
24
includes face detect autofocus
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
heavier than competitors (499 grams)
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Samsung NX100 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX100 and Samsung NX5
 Samsung NX100Samsung NX5
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX100 Samsung NX5
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2010-09-14 2010-06-01
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMe Engine DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 15MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3056 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 15 15
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Samsung NX
Available lenses 32 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 614k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology VGA AMOLED Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
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 Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 282g (0.62 lbs) 499g (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 563 not tested
Other
Battery life 420 photos 400 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $386 $499