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Samsung NX5 vs Sony H50

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Samsung NX5 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Revealed June 2010
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony H50 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Samsung NX5 versus Sony H50, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX5 (15MP) and H50 (9MP) and the NX5 (APS-C) and H50 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX5 was announced 17 months later than the H50 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the NX5 matches up versus the H50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Sony H50

 NX5 H50 
IntroducedJune 2010January 2009Fresher by 17 months

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Samsung NX5

 H50 NX5 

Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Sony H50

 NX5 H50 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Samsung NX5 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX5 offers 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 H50 has dimensions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") along with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the NX5 and the H50.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX5 and H50 is 80 and 69 respectively.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX5 and H50.

Plainly, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX5 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX5 will deliver extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher NX5 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX5 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX5
Portrait photography with Sony H50
73
has manual focus
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
27
has manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX5 Street photography highlights
Sony H50 Street photography highlights
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
43
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX5 Sports photography factors
Sony H50 Sports photography factors
52
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery (400 per charge)
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
32
long zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX5 Travel photography advice
Sony H50 Travel photography advice
63
good battery (400 CIPA)
resolution is good (15MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (499 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
44
built-in flash
long zoom (465mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (547g)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX5
Landscape photography with Sony H50
68
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (400 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
34
has manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX5 Vlogging factors
Sony H50 Vlogging factors
24
comes with face detect focus
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
19
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (547 grams)
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX5 and Sony H50
 Samsung NX5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-06-01 2009-01-15
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIM Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3056 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 31-465mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.7-4.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Total lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 11.00 m 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 499 grams (1.10 lbs) 547 grams (1.21 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $499 $80