Samsung NX5 vs Sony NEX-5R
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony NEX-5R Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Released June 2010
(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
- Introduced August 2012
- Earlier Model is Sony NEX-5N
- Newer Model is Sony NEX-5T
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In this article, we will be looking at the Samsung NX5 and Sony NEX-5R, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX5 (15MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe NX5 was introduced 3 years prior to the NEX-5R and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the NX5 scores vs the NEX-5R in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Sony NEX-5R
| NX5 | NEX-5R |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Samsung NX5
| NEX-5R | NX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2012 |  | June 2010 | More recent by 27 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Sony NEX-5R
| NX5 | NEX-5R | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focus | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Samsung NX5 vs Sony NEX-5R Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX5 enjoys outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5R has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the NX5 compared to the NEX-5R.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX5 and NEX-5R is 80 and 89 respectively.
Samsung NX5 vs Sony NEX-5R Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX5 and NEX-5R.
Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony NEX-5R to provide you with greater detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older NX5 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications
| Samsung NX5 | Sony Alpha NEX-5R | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung NX5 | Sony Alpha NEX-5R |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2010-06-01 | 2012-08-29 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | DRIM Engine | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 15 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 15 | 99 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Samsung NX | Sony E |
| Number of lenses | 32 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 11.00 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | 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 | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/180s | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 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 | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 499 grams (1.10 pounds) | 276 grams (0.61 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.1 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 910 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 400 images | 330 images |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BP1130 | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
| Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $499 | $750 |