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Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-5N

Portability
90 Imaging
62 Features
57 Overall
60
Samsung NX210 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5N front
Portability
89 Imaging
57 Features
69 Overall
61

Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-5N Key Specs

Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX200
  • Renewed by Samsung NX300
Sony NEX-5N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
  • Introduced October 2011
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-5
  • Successor is Sony NEX-5R
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-5N Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-5N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX210 was unveiled 11 months after the NEX-5N which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the NX210 grades versus the NEX-5N in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony NEX-5N

		

		

			
 NX210 NEX-5N 
IntroducedAugust 2012October 2011More modern by 11 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Samsung NX210

		

		

			
 NEX-5N NX210 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k614kCrisper display (+306k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony NEX-5N

		

		

			
 NX210 NEX-5N 
Focus manually  Very precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-5N Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX210 has outside measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5N has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the NX210 vs the NEX-5N.
Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-5N size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX210 and NEX-5N is 90 and 89 respectively.
Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-5N top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-5N Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The picture below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX210 and NEX-5N.
All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung NX210 to show more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer NX210 should have an edge in sensor tech.
	
			Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-5N sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Samsung NX210 Portrait photography factors
Sony NEX-5N Portrait photography factors
77
 manual focus
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 offers face detect focus
 delivers RAW files
74
 you can focus manually
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 provides face detect focusing
 delivers RAW formats
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
 Samsung NX210 as a Street photography camera
 Sony NEX-5N as a Street photography camera
73
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 lighter than competition in class (222g)
 screen is fixed
 does not have image stabilization
80
 screen tilts
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 offers focus via touch
 good ISO range (25,600)
 does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
 Samsung NX210 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony NEX-5N as a Sports photography camera
56
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 does not have image stabilization
 has no phase detect auto focus
58
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 better than average battery life (460 shots)
 does not have image stabilization
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Samsung NX210 Travel photography features
Sony NEX-5N Travel photography features
68
 lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 no Timelapse function
 display isn't selfie friendly
71
 better than average battery life (460 CIPA)
 offers focus via touch
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Samsung NX210 Landscape photography highlights
Sony NEX-5N Landscape photography highlights
71
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 does not have image stabilization
 no Timelapse function
71
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 good ISO range (25,600)
 delivers RAW formats
 better than average battery life (460 CIPA)
 does not have image stabilization
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Samsung NX210 Vlogging details
Sony NEX-5N Vlogging details
34
 offers face detect focus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition in class (222g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 no microphone socket
33
 touchscreen capability
 provides face detect focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 does not have image stabilization
 doesn't have microphone jack
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Sony NEX-5N
 Samsung NX210Sony Alpha NEX-5N
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX210 Sony Alpha NEX-5N
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-08-14 2011-10-03
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 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
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 15 25
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Sony E
Available lenses 32 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 614 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° 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 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m
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    
WB 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 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lb) 269 grams (0.59 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 71 77
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 12.7
DXO Low light rating 719 1079
Other
Battery life 330 photos 460 photos
Type of battery 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    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $625 $550