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Samsung NX11 vs Sony NEX-5N

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX11 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5N front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
69
Overall
61

Samsung NX11 vs Sony NEX-5N Key Specs

Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
  • 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
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
  • Launched October 2011
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-5
  • New Model is Sony NEX-5R
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony NEX-5N Overview

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).

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The 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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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 
LaunchedOctober 2011December 2010Newer by 9 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k614kClearer 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 sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony NEX-5N size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX11 and NEX-5N is 80 and 89 respectively.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony NEX-5N top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony NEX-5N sensor size comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX11 vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX11 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-5N as a Portrait photography camera
73
focusing manually
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW formats
74
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX11
Street photography with Sony NEX-5N
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (499 grams)
80
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX11 Sports photography info
Sony NEX-5N Sports photography info
52
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
58
good MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery power (460 CIPA)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX11 Travel photography advice
Sony NEX-5N Travel photography advice
63
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
good megapixels (15MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
71
better than average battery power (460 shots)
offers touch to focus
good MP (16MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX11 Landscape photography highlights
Sony NEX-5N Landscape photography highlights
68
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
71
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (460 shots)
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX11 Vlogging features
Sony NEX-5N Vlogging features
24
offers face detection focus
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (499 grams)
33
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of external mic socket
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX11 and Sony NEX-5N
 Samsung NX11Sony 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