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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-5N

Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1100 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5N front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
69
Overall
61

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-5N Key Specs

Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Old Model is Samsung NX1000
  • Replacement is Samsung NX2000
Sony NEX-5N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
  • Introduced October 2011
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-5
  • Replacement is Sony NEX-5R
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-5N Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Samsung NX1100 and Sony NEX-5N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The NX1100 was revealed 19 months after the NEX-5N making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the NX1100 grades versus the NEX-5N with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Sony NEX-5N

 NX1100 NEX-5N 
IntroducedApril 2013October 2011Newer by 19 months
Display resolution921k920kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Samsung NX1100

 NEX-5N NX1100 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Sony NEX-5N

 NX1100 NEX-5N 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-5N Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX1100 offers physical dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5N has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX1100 and Sony NEX-5N in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the NX1100 vs the NEX-5N.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-5N size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NX1100 and NEX-5N is 90 and 89 respectively.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-5N top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-5N Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The image here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1100 and NEX-5N.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung NX1100 to result in greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent NX1100 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-5N sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Portrait photography factors
Sony NEX-5N Portrait photography factors
77
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
74
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX1100
Street photography with Sony NEX-5N
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (222g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
80
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Sports photography factors
Sony NEX-5N Sports photography factors
56
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
58
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery power (460 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX1100
Travel photography with Sony NEX-5N
68
lighter than competition in class (222g)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
71
great battery power (460 shots)
offers touch to focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Landscape photography advice
Sony NEX-5N Landscape photography advice
71
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
71
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
great battery power (460 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Vlogging highlights
Sony NEX-5N Vlogging highlights
34
features face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of external microphone socket
33
touch screen
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
no external mic support
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1100 and Sony NEX-5N
 Samsung NX1100Sony Alpha NEX-5N
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX1100 Sony Alpha NEX-5N
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-04-11 2011-10-03
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 15 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Sony E
Number 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 921k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 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
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/160 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lb) 269 gr (0.59 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 73 77
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 12.7
DXO Low light score 852 1079
Other
Battery life 320 pictures 460 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC1030 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $600 $550