Samsung NX5 vs Samsung SH100

Here, we will be looking at the Samsung NX5 and Samsung SH100, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both produced by Samsung. The image resolution of the NX5 (15MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the NX5 (APS-C) and SH100 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The NX5 was released 7 months before the SH100 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the NX5 grades versus the SH100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX5 and Samsung SH100. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX5 Gallery and Samsung SH100 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung NX5 provides external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Samsung SH100 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX5 and Samsung SH100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the NX5 against the SH100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the NX5 and SH100 is 80 and 99 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The picture underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX5 and SH100.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX5 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX5 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged NX5 will be behind in sensor innovation.