Samsung NX5 vs Sony NEX-6
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony NEX-6 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
- Introduced June 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
- Revealed March 2013
- Successor is Sony A6000
Photography Glossary Samsung NX5 vs Sony NEX-6 Overview
Below is a extensive analysis of the Samsung NX5 vs Sony NEX-6, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX5 (15MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe NX5 was launched 3 years before the NEX-6 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the NX5 grades vs the NEX-6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX5 and Sony Alpha NEX-6. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX5 Gallery and Sony NEX-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Sony NEX-6
| NX5 | NEX-6 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Samsung NX5
| NEX-6 | NX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | March 2013 |  | June 2010 | More recent by 34 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Sony NEX-6
| NX5 | NEX-6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Samsung NX5 vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX5 has outside 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) and the Sony NEX-6 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung NX5 vs Sony NEX-6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the NX5 compared to the NEX-6.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX5 and NEX-6 is 80 and 85 respectively.
Samsung NX5 vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX5 and NEX-6.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony NEX-6 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older NX5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications
| Samsung NX5 | Sony Alpha NEX-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung NX5 | Sony Alpha NEX-6 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2010-06-01 | 2013-03-25 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | DRIM Engine | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 15 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias 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 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 15 | 99 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Samsung NX | Sony E |
| Total lenses | 32 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45� |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 11.00 m | 6.00 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 |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 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 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 499g (1.10 pounds) | 345g (0.76 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") | 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
| 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 | 1018 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 400 photographs | 360 photographs |
| Form of battery | 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 recording | With downloadable app | |
| Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $499 | $365 |