Samsung NX11 vs Sony NEX-5N
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony NEX-5N Key Specs
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- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Revealed December 2010
- Succeeded the Samsung NX10
- New Model is Samsung NX20
(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
- Launched October 2011
- Previous Model is Sony NEX-5
- New Model is Sony NEX-5R
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The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Samsung NX11 and Sony NEX-5N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX11 (15MP) and the NEX-5N (16MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (APS-C).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe NX11 was manufactured 9 months prior to the NEX-5N and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the NX11 matches up against the NEX-5N when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX11 and Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX11 Gallery and Sony NEX-5N Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Sony NEX-5N
| NX11 | NEX-5N |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Samsung NX11
| NEX-5N | NX11 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | October 2011 |  | December 2010 | Newer by 9 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 614k | Clearer screen (+306k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Sony NEX-5N
| NX11 | NEX-5N | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Samsung NX11 vs Sony NEX-5N Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX11 has outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5N has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung NX11 and Sony NEX-5N in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the NX11 compared to the NEX-5N.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX11 and NEX-5N is 80 and 89 respectively.
Samsung NX11 vs Sony NEX-5N Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX11 and NEX-5N.
As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony NEX-5N to show greater detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged NX11 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications
| Samsung NX11 | Sony Alpha NEX-5N | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung NX11 | Sony Alpha NEX-5N |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2010-12-28 | 2011-10-03 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | DRIM 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 area | 365.0mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 15 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| 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 sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 614k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 11.00 m | 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 | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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 file 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 | 499g (1.10 lb) | 269g (0.59 lb) |
| Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 63 | 77 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.7 | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | 12.7 |
| DXO Low light rating | 553 | 1079 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 400 pictures | 460 pictures |
| Style of battery | 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 recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $626 | $550 |