Samsung NX100 vs Sony NEX-5
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony NEX-5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
- Revealed September 2010
- Successor is Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 287g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Introduced June 2010
- Later Model is Sony NEX-5N
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Its time to look a little more in depth at the Samsung NX100 versus Sony NEX-5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX100 (15MP) and the NEX-5 (14MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe NX100 was released 4 months later than the NEX-5 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the NX100 matches up vs the NEX-5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Sony NEX-5
| NX100 | NEX-5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Samsung NX100
| NEX-5 | NX100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 614k | Sharper display (+306k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX100 and Sony NEX-5
| NX100 | NEX-5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2010 |  | June 2010 | Same age |
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither contains Touch display |
Samsung NX100 vs Sony NEX-5 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX100 has got physical dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5 has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the NX100 and the NEX-5.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX100 and NEX-5 is 88 and 89 respectively.
Samsung NX100 vs Sony NEX-5 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX100 and NEX-5.
To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung NX100 to render more detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively.
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony NEX-5 Specifications
| Samsung NX100 | Sony Alpha NEX-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung NX100 | Sony Alpha NEX-5 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2010-09-14 | 2010-06-07 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | DRIMe Engine | Bionz |
| 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 | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 15 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Samsung NX | Sony E |
| Total lenses | 32 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 614 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | VGA AMOLED | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.00 m |
| Flash options | 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 | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/180s | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 282 gr (0.62 lb) | 287 gr (0.63 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 62 | 69 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.6 | 22.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.7 | 12.2 |
| DXO Low light rating | 563 | 796 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 420 images | 330 images |
| Battery type | 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 recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $386 | $599 |