Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-5T
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62 Features
60 Overall
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89 Imaging
58 Features
79 Overall
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-5T 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
- Introduced April 2013
- Old Model is Samsung NX1000
- Later Model is Samsung NX2000
(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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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).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Photography Glossary Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-5T Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX1100 and Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX1100 Gallery and Sony NEX-5T Gallery.
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 type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 921k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Sony NEX-5T
| NX1100 | NEX-5T | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | April 2013 |  | August 2013 | Similar generation |
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX1100 and NEX-5T is 90 and 89 respectively.
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.
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
| Samsung NX1100 | Sony 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 | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz |
| 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 |