Samsung NX300M vs Sony NEX-5T
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Revealed January 2013
(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
- Announced August 2013
- Previous Model is Sony NEX-5R
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Let's take a more detailed look at the Samsung NX300M versus Sony NEX-5T, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe NX300M was released 7 months before the NEX-5T which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the NX300M grades versus the NEX-5T in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Sony NEX-5T
| NX300M | NEX-5T | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3.3" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Samsung NX300M
| NEX-5T | NX300M | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2013 |  | January 2013 | Newer by 7 months |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 768k | Crisper screen (+154k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Samsung NX300M and Sony NEX-5T
| NX300M | NEX-5T | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting screen |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Samsung NX300M vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung NX300M has external dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5T has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the NX300M vs the NEX-5T.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NX300M and NEX-5T is 86 and 89 respectively.
Samsung NX300M vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The picture below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX300M and NEX-5T.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung NX300M to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged NX300M is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Samsung NX300M vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
| Samsung NX300M | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung NX300M | Sony Alpha NEX-5T |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2013-01-03 | 2013-08-27 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | DRIMe IV | 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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 247 | 99 |
| Cross focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | Sony E |
| Amount of lenses | 32 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3.3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 768 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/6000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 9.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 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 | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 331 gr (0.73 lbs) | 276 gr (0.61 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1015 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 photographs | 330 photographs |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BP1130 | 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 shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $699 | $400 |