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Samsung NX100 vs Sony NEX-5R

Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54
Samsung NX100 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5R front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64

Samsung NX100 vs Sony NEX-5R Key Specs

Samsung NX100
(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
  • Released September 2010
  • Renewed by Samsung NX200
Sony NEX-5R
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-5N
  • Refreshed by Sony NEX-5T
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony NEX-5R Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Samsung NX100 and Sony NEX-5R, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX100 (15MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX100 was brought out 23 months before the NEX-5R making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the NX100 grades vs the NEX-5R in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 NX100 NEX-5R 

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

 NEX-5R NX100 
LaunchedAugust 2012September 2010Fresher by 23 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k614kClearer display (+306k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

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

 NX100 NEX-5R 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung NX100 vs Sony NEX-5R Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX100 comes with exterior dimensions 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 Sony NEX-5R has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX100 and the NEX-5R.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony NEX-5R size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX100 and NEX-5R is 88 and 89 respectively.

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

Samsung NX100 vs Sony NEX-5R Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The graphic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX100 and NEX-5R.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony NEX-5R to offer you extra detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older NX100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung NX100 vs Sony NEX-5R sensor size comparison

Samsung NX100 vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX100 Portrait photography factors
Sony NEX-5R Portrait photography factors
73
focusing manually
good resolution (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
74
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX100 Street photography details
Sony NEX-5R Street photography details
76
has image stabilization
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-5R as a Sports photography camera
60
has image stabilization
good resolution (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery (420 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
doesn't have phase detect AF
68
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX100 Travel photography factors
Sony NEX-5R Travel photography factors
66
good battery (420 per charge)
good resolution (15MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
73
provides touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX100
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-5R
75
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization
good resolution (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (420 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
75
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX100
Vlogging with Sony NEX-5R
31
has image stabilization
supports face detection focusing
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
31
touchscreen capability
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have external mic port
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Samsung NX100 vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX100 and Sony NEX-5R
 Samsung NX100Sony Alpha NEX-5R
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX100 Sony Alpha NEX-5R
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2010-09-14 2012-08-29
Body design 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 15 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4592 x 3056 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 15 99
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Sony E
Amount of lenses 32 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 614k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology VGA AMOLED Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
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 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 282 gr (0.62 lb) 276 gr (0.61 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 62 78
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score 10.7 13.1
DXO Low light score 563 910
Other
Battery life 420 photographs 330 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $386 $750