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Samsung NX5 vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX5 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66

Samsung NX5 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs

Samsung NX5
(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
Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Released August 2013
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-5R
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

Lets look more closely at the Samsung NX5 vs Sony NEX-5T, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX5 (15MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX5 was unveiled 4 years prior to the NEX-5T and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the NX5 scores against the NEX-5T in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Sony NEX-5T

 NX5 NEX-5T 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Samsung NX5

 NEX-5T NX5 
ReleasedAugust 2013June 2010Fresher by 39 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Sony NEX-5T

 NX5 NEX-5T 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions

Samsung NX5 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX5 enjoys physical 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) whilst the Sony NEX-5T has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the NX5 vs the NEX-5T.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX5 and NEX-5T is 80 and 89 respectively.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony NEX-5T top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX5 and NEX-5T.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony NEX-5T to provide you with more detail having an extra 1MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older NX5 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX5 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Portrait photography camera
73
you can focus manually
good resolution (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
74
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX5 as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Street photography camera
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (499 grams)
80
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
features touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX5 Sports photography information
Sony NEX-5T Sports photography information
52
good resolution (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
69
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX5 Travel photography advice
Sony NEX-5T Travel photography advice
63
better than average battery power (400 per charge)
good resolution (15MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (499g)
display is not selfie friendly
77
features touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX5 Landscape photography advice
Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography advice
68
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX5
Vlogging with Sony NEX-5T
24
has face detect focusing
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
more heavy than average in class (499 grams)
73
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone port
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX5 and Sony NEX-5T
 Samsung NX5Sony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX5 Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2010-06-01 2013-08-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3056 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 15 99
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Sony E
Number of lenses 32 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 11.00 m 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
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 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 499g (1.10 lbs) 276g (0.61 lbs)
Physical 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 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 400 shots 330 shots
Form 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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $499 $400