Samsung NX11 vs Sony NEX-5R
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony NEX-5R Key Specs
(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
- Released December 2010
- Old Model is Samsung NX10
- Renewed by Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Revealed August 2012
- Previous Model is Sony NEX-5N
- Replacement is Sony NEX-5T
Samsung NX11 vs Sony NEX-5R Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Samsung NX11 and Sony NEX-5R, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX11 (15MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe NX11 was brought out 20 months prior to the NEX-5R which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the NX11 scores against the NEX-5R when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung NX11 vs Sony NEX-5R Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX11 and Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX11 Gallery and Sony NEX-5R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Sony NEX-5R
NX11 | NEX-5R |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Samsung NX11
NEX-5R | NX11 | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | December 2010 | Newer by 20 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 614k | Sharper screen (+306k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Sony NEX-5R
NX11 | NEX-5R | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Samsung NX11 vs Sony NEX-5R Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung NX11 has external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5R has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
See the Samsung NX11 and Sony NEX-5R in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the NX11 compared to the NEX-5R.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NX11 and NEX-5R is 80 and 89 respectively.
Samsung NX11 vs Sony NEX-5R Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX11 and NEX-5R.
As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony NEX-5R to give more detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged NX11 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications
Samsung NX11 | Sony Alpha NEX-5R | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX11 | Sony Alpha NEX-5R |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2010-12-28 | 2012-08-29 |
Body design | 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 | 15MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | 99 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 32 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 614 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 11.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 499 gr (1.10 pounds) | 276 gr (0.61 pounds) |
Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 63 | 78 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.7 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | 13.1 |
DXO Low light score | 553 | 910 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 images | 330 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP1130 | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $626 | $750 |