Samsung NX100 vs Samsung NX5
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Samsung NX100 vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs
(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
(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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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).
Photography GlossaryThe 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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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX100 & Samsung NX5. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX100 Gallery & Samsung NX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Samsung NX5
| NX100 | NX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 614k |  | 230k | Crisper 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2010 |  | June 2010 | Same age |
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX100 and NX5 is 88 and 80 respectively.
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.
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Samsung NX100 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications
| Samsung NX100 | Samsung 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 |