Clicky

Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX210 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66

Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs

Samsung NX210
(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
  • Replaced the Samsung NX200
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX300
Sony NEX-5T
(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 2013
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-5R
Photography Glossary

Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Samsung NX210 versus Sony NEX-5T, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

The NX210 was announced 12 months earlier than the NEX-5T and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the NX210 grades vs the NEX-5T in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards
	
	

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

 NX210 NEX-5T 

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

 NEX-5T NX210 
LaunchedAugust 2013August 2012Newer by 12 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k614kClearer screen (+308k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

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

 NX210 NEX-5T 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements

Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Samsung NX210 provides exterior dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5T has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Check the Samsung NX210 versus Sony NEX-5T in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the NX210 versus the NEX-5T.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NX210 and NEX-5T is 90 and 89 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-5T top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The pic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX210 and NEX-5T.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung NX210 to give greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged NX210 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX210 Portrait photography information
Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography information
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW formats
74
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW formats
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Street Comparison

Samsung NX210 Street photography info
Sony NEX-5T Street photography info
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (222g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
80
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Sports Comparison

Samsung NX210 Sports photography info
Sony NEX-5T Sports photography info
56
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
69
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX210
Travel photography with Sony NEX-5T
68
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
resolution is good (20MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
77
includes focus by touch
good megapixels (16MP)
selfie friendly display
no Time Lapse recording
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX210
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-5T
71
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX210 Vlogging info
Sony NEX-5T Vlogging info
34
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic jack
73
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
no image stabilization
no mic support
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Samsung NX210 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Sony NEX-5T
 Samsung NX210Sony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX210 Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2012-08-14 2013-08-27
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 16 megapixel
Anti alias 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
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 15 99
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Sony E
Available lenses 32 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 614k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.00 m (ISO100)
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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lb) 276 grams (0.61 lb)
Physical 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 rating 71 78
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 13.0
DXO Low light rating 719 1015
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 330 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $625 $400