Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-5R
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-5R 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
- Superseded the Samsung NX100
- Refreshed by Samsung NX210
(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
- Launched August 2012
- Older Model is Sony NEX-5N
- Refreshed by Sony NEX-5T
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Here is a in depth analysis of the Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-5R, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe NX200 was launched 6 months prior to the NEX-5R so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the NX200 matches up vs the NEX-5R with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony NEX-5R
| NX200 | NEX-5R |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Samsung NX200
| NEX-5R | NX200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 614k | Sharper screen (+306k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony NEX-5R
| NX200 | NEX-5R | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2012 |  | August 2012 | Same age |
| Manual focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-5R Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX200 features physical measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5R has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the NX200 compared to the NEX-5R.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX200 and NEX-5R is 90 and 89 respectively.
Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-5R Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX200 and NEX-5R.
To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung NX200 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications
| Samsung NX200 | Sony Alpha NEX-5R | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung NX200 | Sony Alpha NEX-5R |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2012-02-28 | 2012-08-29 |
| 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 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 |
| Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 15 | 99 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Samsung NX | Sony E |
| Amount 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 | 614 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 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 |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest 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 data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| 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 | 223 grams (0.49 lbs) | 276 grams (0.61 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 69 | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.6 | 23.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.6 | 13.1 |
| DXO Low light score | 618 | 910 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 shots | 330 shots |
| 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 | With downloadable app | |
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $818 | $750 |