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Samsung NX100 vs Sony NEX-5N

Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54
Samsung NX100 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5N front
Portability
89
Imaging
56
Features
69
Overall
61

Samsung NX100 vs Sony NEX-5N 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
  • Revealed September 2010
  • Replacement is Samsung NX200
Sony NEX-5N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
  • Revealed October 2011
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-5
  • Later Model is Sony NEX-5R
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony NEX-5N Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Samsung NX100 vs Sony NEX-5N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX100 (15MP) and the NEX-5N (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX100 was manufactured 12 months earlier than the NEX-5N which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the NX100 matches up against the NEX-5N in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Sony NEX-5N

 NX100 NEX-5N 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Samsung NX100

 NEX-5N NX100 
RevealedOctober 2011September 2010Fresher by 12 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k614kSharper display (+306k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX100 and Sony NEX-5N

 NX100 NEX-5N 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung NX100 vs Sony NEX-5N Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX100 has got external dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5N has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the NX100 against the NEX-5N.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony NEX-5N size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NX100 and NEX-5N is 88 and 89 respectively.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony NEX-5N top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Sony NEX-5N Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The graphic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX100 and NEX-5N.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony NEX-5N to render greater detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older NX100 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony NEX-5N sensor size comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX100 vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX100 Portrait photography factors
Sony NEX-5N Portrait photography factors
73
focusing manually
good resolution (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
73
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX100 Street photography highlights
Sony NEX-5N Street photography highlights
76
has image stabilization
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
80
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-5N as a Sports photography camera
60
has image stabilization
good resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery (420 shots)
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
has no phase detect AF
58
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery life (460 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX100 Travel photography features
Sony NEX-5N Travel photography features
66
better than average battery (420 CIPA)
good resolution (15MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
70
good battery life (460 per charge)
comes with touch to focus
good resolution (16MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX100 Landscape photography features
Sony NEX-5N Landscape photography features
75
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization
good resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (420 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
71
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (460 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX100 Vlogging highlights
Sony NEX-5N Vlogging highlights
31
has image stabilization
supports face detection focusing
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
33
screen is touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic socket
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX100 and Sony NEX-5N
 Samsung NX100Sony Alpha NEX-5N
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX100 Sony Alpha NEX-5N
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-09-14 2011-10-03
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 surface area 365.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3056 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 15 25
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Sony E
Amount of lenses 32 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 614 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology VGA AMOLED Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/160 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 282 grams (0.62 lbs) 269 grams (0.59 lbs)
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 Overall rating 62 77
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.7 12.7
DXO Low light rating 563 1079
Other
Battery life 420 photos 460 photos
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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $386 $550