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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony NEX-5N

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1000 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5N front
Portability
89
Imaging
56
Features
69
Overall
61

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony NEX-5N Key Specs

Samsung NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Successor is Samsung NX1100
Sony NEX-5N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
  • Announced October 2011
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-5
  • New Model is Sony NEX-5R
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony NEX-5N Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Samsung NX1000 versus Sony NEX-5N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the NX1000 (20MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX1000 was announced 7 months later than the NEX-5N so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the NX1000 scores vs the NEX-5N for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Sony NEX-5N

 NX1000 NEX-5N 
AnnouncedApril 2012October 2011Fresher by 7 months
Screen resolution921k920kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Samsung NX1000

 NEX-5N NX1000 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX1000 and Sony NEX-5N

 NX1000 NEX-5N 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony NEX-5N Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX1000 features exterior measurements 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 Sony NEX-5N has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX1000 versus Sony NEX-5N in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX1000 versus the NEX-5N.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony NEX-5N size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX1000 and NEX-5N is 90 and 89 respectively.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony NEX-5N top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony NEX-5N Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The visual here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1000 and NEX-5N.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung NX1000 to give more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger NX1000 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony NEX-5N sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX1000
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-5N
77
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
73
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX1000
Street photography with Sony NEX-5N
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (222g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
features touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX1000
Sports photography with Sony NEX-5N
56
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
58
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery (460 per charge)
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-5N as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition (222g)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
70
good battery (460 shots)
features touch to focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Landscape photography information
Sony NEX-5N Landscape photography information
71
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
71
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
good battery (460 CIPA)
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Vlogging factors
Sony NEX-5N Vlogging factors
34
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (222g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone port
33
has touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of microphone support
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1000 and Sony NEX-5N
 Samsung NX1000Sony Alpha NEX-5N
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX1000 Sony Alpha NEX-5N
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-04-19 2011-10-03
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 15 25
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Sony E
Available lenses 32 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 921k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 222 grams (0.49 lbs) 269 grams (0.59 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 72 77
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 12.7
DXO Low light rating 840 1079
Other
Battery life 320 photos 460 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BC1030 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/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $388 $550