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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1100 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-5T 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
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Old Model is Samsung NX1000
  • Later Model is Samsung NX2000
Sony NEX-5T
(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
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Old Model is Sony NEX-5R
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Samsung NX1100 and Sony NEX-5T, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NX1100 was introduced 4 months prior to the NEX-5T so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the NX1100 scores versus the NEX-5T when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 NX1100 NEX-5T 

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

 NEX-5T NX1100 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k921kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

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

 NX1100 NEX-5T 
IntroducedApril 2013August 2013Similar generation
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX1100 enjoys exterior measurements 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-5T has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the NX1100 vs the NEX-5T.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

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

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

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The pic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1100 and NEX-5T.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung NX1100 to offer greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX1100
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-5T
77
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
74
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Street photography advice
Sony NEX-5T Street photography advice
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (222g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
80
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
includes touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Sports photography camera
56
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
69
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX1100
Travel photography with Sony NEX-5T
68
lighter than competition in class (222g)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
77
includes touch focus
MP count good (16MP)
display is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Landscape photography information
Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography information
71
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3")
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Vlogging camera
34
has face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no mic jack
73
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone jack
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1100 and Sony NEX-5T
 Samsung NX1100Sony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX1100 Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-04-11 2013-08-27
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 15 99
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Sony E
Number of lenses 32 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.00 m (ISO100)
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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 grams (0.49 pounds) 276 grams (0.61 pounds)
Physical 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 score 73 78
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 13.0
DXO Low light score 852 1015
Other
Battery life 320 photos 330 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC1030 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $600 $400