Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX5
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62 Features
60 Overall
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![Samsung NX1100 front Samsung NX1100 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-NX1100/Samsung-NX1100-front.jpg)
![Samsung NX5 front Samsung NX5 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Samsung-NX5.jpg)
80 Imaging
55 Features
50 Overall
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Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX5 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
- Announced April 2013
- Replaced the Samsung NX1000
- New Model is Samsung NX2000
(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
- Launched June 2010
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Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX5 Overview
Here, we are looking at the Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both of them are offered by Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and NX5 (15MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).
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The NX1100 was revealed 2 years after the NX5 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the NX1100 scores against the NX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX5 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX1100 and Samsung NX5. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX1100 Gallery and Samsung NX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Samsung NX5
NX1100 | NX5 | |||
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Launched | April 2013 | ![]() | June 2010 | Newer by 35 months |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Samsung NX1100
NX5 | NX1100 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Samsung NX5
NX1100 | NX5 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX1100 has outer measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX5 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the NX1100 compared to the NX5.
![Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX5 size comparison Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX5 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-NX1100-vs-Samsung-NX5-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX1100 and NX5 is 90 and 80 respectively.
![Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX5 top view buttons comparison Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX5 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-NX1100-vs-Samsung-NX5-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The pic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1100 and NX5.
Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung NX1100 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger NX1100 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
![Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Samsung-NX1100-vs-Samsung-NX5-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder
![Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-NX1100-vs-Samsung-NX5-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications
Samsung NX1100 | Samsung NX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung NX1100 | Samsung NX5 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2013-04-11 | 2010-06-01 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | DRIM Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 15MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | Samsung NX |
Amount of lenses | 32 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 11.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 222 grams (0.49 lbs) | 499 grams (1.10 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 73 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 852 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 photographs | 400 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BC1030 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $600 | $499 |