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Samsung NX300 vs Sony NEX-5

Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67
Samsung NX300 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5 front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
58
Overall
55

Samsung NX300 vs Sony NEX-5 Key Specs

Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Old Model is Samsung NX210
  • Renewed by Samsung NX500
Sony NEX-5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 287g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Newer Model is Sony NEX-5N
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony NEX-5 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Samsung NX300 and Sony NEX-5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the NX300 (20MP) and NEX-5 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The NX300 was manufactured 3 years after the NEX-5 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the NX300 matches up vs the NEX-5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Sony NEX-5

 NX300 NEX-5 
RevealedNovember 2013June 2010More modern by 43 months
Screen dimension3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Samsung NX300

 NEX-5 NX300 
Screen resolution920k768kSharper screen (+152k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX300 and Sony NEX-5

 NX300 NEX-5 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung NX300 vs Sony NEX-5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung NX300 provides outside dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5 has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Compare the Samsung NX300 and Sony NEX-5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the NX300 compared to the NEX-5.

Samsung NX300 vs Sony NEX-5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX300 and NEX-5 is 86 and 89 respectively.

Samsung NX300 vs Sony NEX-5 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Sony NEX-5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX300 and NEX-5.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung NX300 to produce extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern NX300 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Samsung NX300 vs Sony NEX-5 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Sony NEX-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300 vs Sony NEX-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300 Portrait photography factors
Sony NEX-5 Portrait photography factors
77
manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
72
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX300 Street photography info
Sony NEX-5 Street photography info
80
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
76
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300 Sports photography information
Sony NEX-5 Sports photography information
73
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
52
good resolution (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX300 Travel photography info
Sony NEX-5 Travel photography info
67
provides focus via touch
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
59
good resolution (14 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX300 Landscape photography details
Sony NEX-5 Landscape photography details
72
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3.3 inches)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
68
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX300 Vlogging information
Sony NEX-5 Vlogging information
33
touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing mic socket
28
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone socket
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony NEX-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300 and Sony NEX-5
 Samsung NX300Sony Alpha NEX-5
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX300 Sony Alpha NEX-5
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2013-11-24 2010-06-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMe IV Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 247 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Sony E
Available lenses 32 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3.3" 3"
Resolution of display 768 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/6000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash modes 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 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 port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 331 gr (0.73 lb) 287 gr (0.63 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 76 69
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 22.2
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 12.2
DXO Low light score 942 796
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 330 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 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 Single Single
Price at release $750 $599