Samsung NX1000 vs Sony NEX-5N
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony NEX-5N Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Sony NEX-5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
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).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Samsung NX1000 vs Sony NEX-5N Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX1000 and Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX1000 Gallery and Sony NEX-5N Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Sony NEX-5N
NX1000 | NEX-5N | |||
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Announced | April 2012 | October 2011 | Fresher by 7 months | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 920k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Samsung NX1000
NEX-5N | NX1000 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX1000 and Sony NEX-5N
NX1000 | NEX-5N | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications
Samsung NX1000 | Sony Alpha NEX-5N | |
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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 |