Samsung NX11 vs Sony NEX-5T
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony NEX-5T 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
- Revealed December 2010
- Older Model is Samsung NX10
- New Model is Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Released August 2013
- Succeeded the Sony NEX-5R
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Here, we are analyzing the Samsung NX11 and Sony NEX-5T, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX11 (15MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (APS-C).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe NX11 was released 3 years earlier than the NEX-5T which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the NX11 scores against the NEX-5T with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Sony NEX-5T
| NX11 | NEX-5T |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Samsung NX11
| NEX-5T | NX11 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2013 |  | December 2010 | More modern by 32 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 614k | Crisper display (+308k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Sony NEX-5T
| NX11 | NEX-5T | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display size |
Samsung NX11 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX11 offers external measurements 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-5T has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the NX11 against the NEX-5T.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NX11 and NEX-5T is 80 and 89 respectively.
Samsung NX11 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX11 and NEX-5T.
As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony NEX-5T to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged NX11 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
| Samsung NX11 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung NX11 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2010-12-28 | 2013-08-27 |
| 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 measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface 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 |
| Peak resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 15 | 99 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Samsung NX | Sony E |
| Amount of lenses | 32 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 614 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 11.00 m | 7.00 m (ISO100) |
| 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 | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
| 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 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 499g (1.10 lbs) | 276g (0.61 lbs) |
| Physical 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 rating | 63 | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.7 | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light rating | 553 | 1015 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 400 shots | 330 shots |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BP1130 | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $626 | $400 |