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Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung NX5

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1000 front
 
Samsung NX5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs

Samsung NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Revealed April 2012
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX1100
Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Announced June 2010
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Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung NX5 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Samsung NX1000 versus Samsung NX5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both are produced by Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the NX1000 (20MP) and NX5 (15MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX1000 was unveiled 23 months after the NX5 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the NX1000 scores against the NX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Samsung NX5

 NX1000 NX5 
AnnouncedApril 2012June 2010Newer by 23 months
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Samsung NX1000

 NX5 NX1000 

Common features in the Samsung NX1000 and Samsung NX5

 NX1000 NX5 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX1000 enjoys external dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung NX5 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the NX1000 against the NX5.

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung NX5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NX1000 and NX5 is 90 and 80 respectively.

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung NX5 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The picture here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1000 and NX5.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung NX1000 to give you extra detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent NX1000 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Portrait photography information
Samsung NX5 Portrait photography information
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
73
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Street photography features
Samsung NX5 Street photography features
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Sports photography factors
Samsung NX5 Sports photography factors
56
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
52
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX1000
Travel photography with Samsung NX5
68
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
MP count good (20MP)
missing Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
63
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (499g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1000 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Landscape photography camera
71
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3")
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
68
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX1000
Vlogging with Samsung NX5
34
features face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
24
has face detection focusing
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
heavier than competitors (499g)
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Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1000 and Samsung NX5
 Samsung NX1000Samsung NX5
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX1000 Samsung NX5
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-04-19 2010-06-01
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 15 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Samsung NX
Number of lenses 32 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222g (0.49 lb) 499g (1.10 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 840 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 images 400 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC1030 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $388 $499