Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-5R
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-5R Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
- Announced August 2012
- Previous Model is Samsung NX200
- Successor is Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Introduced August 2012
- Superseded the Sony NEX-5N
- Renewed by Sony NEX-5T
Photography Glossary Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-5R Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Samsung NX210 versus Sony NEX-5R, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (APS-C).
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe NX210 was revealed at a similar time to the NEX-5R which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the NX210 grades versus the NEX-5R when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX210 & Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX210 Gallery & Sony NEX-5R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony NEX-5R
| NX210 | NEX-5R |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Samsung NX210
| NEX-5R | NX210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 614k | Sharper display (+306k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony NEX-5R
| NX210 | NEX-5R | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2012 |  | August 2012 | Similar age |
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display size |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-5R Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX210 features physical measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5R has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Check the Samsung NX210 versus Sony NEX-5R in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the NX210 and the NEX-5R.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NX210 and NEX-5R is 90 and 89 respectively.
Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-5R Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The image here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX210 and NEX-5R.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung NX210 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications
| Samsung NX210 | Sony Alpha NEX-5R | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung NX210 | Sony Alpha NEX-5R |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2012-08-14 | 2012-08-29 |
| Physical type | 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 | 20MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 15 | 99 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Samsung NX | Sony E |
| Available lenses | 32 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 614k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| 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 |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum 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), 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 support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 222 gr (0.49 lbs) | 276 gr (0.61 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 71 | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | 23.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | 13.1 |
| DXO Low light score | 719 | 910 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 photographs | 330 photographs |
| Battery style | 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 recording | With downloadable app | |
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $625 | $750 |