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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-5R

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1100 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5R front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-5R Key Specs

Samsung NX1100
(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
  • Launched April 2013
  • Older Model is Samsung NX1000
  • New Model is Samsung NX2000
Sony NEX-5R
(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
  • Announced August 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-5N
  • Renewed by Sony NEX-5T
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-5R Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Samsung NX1100 versus Sony NEX-5R, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX1100 was unveiled 8 months after the NEX-5R so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the NX1100 grades vs the NEX-5R for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 NX1100 NEX-5R 
AnnouncedApril 2013August 2012Newer by 8 months
Display resolution921k920kCrisper display (+1k dot)

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

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

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

 NX1100 NEX-5R 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-5R Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX1100 has got physical dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5R has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX1100 versus Sony NEX-5R in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the NX1100 versus the NEX-5R.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-5R size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX1100 and NEX-5R is 90 and 89 respectively.

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

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-5R Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1100 and NEX-5R.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung NX1100 to deliver greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher NX1100 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-5R sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Portrait photography advice
Sony NEX-5R Portrait photography advice
77
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
74
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Street photography features
Sony NEX-5R Street photography features
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (222g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
80
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX1100
Sports photography with Sony NEX-5R
56
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
68
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Travel photography highlights
Sony NEX-5R Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competition (222 grams)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
73
boasts touch focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-5R as a Landscape photography camera
71
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
75
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-5R as a Vlogging camera
34
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone jack
31
touchscreen functionality
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic jack
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1100 and Sony NEX-5R
 Samsung NX1100Sony Alpha NEX-5R
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX1100 Sony Alpha NEX-5R
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-04-11 2012-08-29
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 15 99
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Sony E
Number of lenses 32 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options 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
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 grams (0.49 pounds) 276 grams (0.61 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 73 78
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 13.1
DXO Low light rating 852 910
Other
Battery life 320 shots 330 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BC1030 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/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $600 $750