Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-5
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![Samsung NX200 front Samsung NX200 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Samsung-NX200.jpg)
![Sony Alpha NEX-5 front Sony Alpha NEX-5 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Alpha-NEX-5/Sony-NEX-5-front.jpg)
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
- Revealed February 2012
- Succeeded the Samsung NX100
- Updated by Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 287g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Launched June 2010
- Successor is Sony NEX-5N
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-5 Overview
Here, we are matching up the Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and NEX-5 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).
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The NX200 was announced 22 months later than the NEX-5 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the NX200 matches up against the NEX-5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-5 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX200 & Sony Alpha NEX-5. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX200 Gallery & Sony NEX-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony NEX-5
NX200 | NEX-5 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | June 2010 | Fresher by 22 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Samsung NX200
NEX-5 | NX200 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 614k | Sharper display (+306k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony NEX-5
NX200 | NEX-5 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-5 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX200 comes with external dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5 has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).
Check the Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the NX200 versus the NEX-5.
![Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-5 size comparison Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-5 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-NX200-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-5-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX200 and NEX-5 is 90 and 89 respectively.
![Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-5 top view buttons comparison Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-5 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-NX200-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-5-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-5 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX200 and NEX-5.
As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung NX200 to deliver extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern NX200 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
![Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-5 sensor size comparison Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-5 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Samsung-NX200-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-5-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-5 Screen and ViewFinder
![Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-NX200-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-5-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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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 NX200 vs Sony NEX-5 Specifications
Samsung NX200 | Sony Alpha NEX-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX200 | Sony Alpha NEX-5 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2012-02-28 | 2010-06-07 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
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 | 20 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4592 x 3056 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 32 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 614k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | 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 | ||
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), 1280 x 720 (60 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 file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 223g (0.49 lb) | 287g (0.63 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 69 | 69 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.6 | 22.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.6 | 12.2 |
DXO Low light score | 618 | 796 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 shots | 330 shots |
Style 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 shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $818 | $599 |