Samsung NX5 vs Sony RX10 II
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony RX10 II 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)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
- 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
- Released June 2015
- Succeeded the Sony RX10
- Replacement is Sony RX10 III
Photography Glossary Samsung NX5 vs Sony RX10 II Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Samsung NX5 vs Sony RX10 II, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX5 (15MP) and RX10 II (20MP) and the NX5 (APS-C) and RX10 II (1") posses totally different sensor dimensions.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe NX5 was manufactured 6 years prior to the RX10 II and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the NX5 grades against the RX10 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX5 Gallery & Sony RX10 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Sony RX10 II
| NX5 | RX10 II |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony RX10 II over the Samsung NX5
| RX10 II | NX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | June 2015 |  | June 2010 | More recent by 61 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 1229k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Sony RX10 II
| NX5 | RX10 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither has Touch display |
Samsung NX5 vs Sony RX10 II Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX5 has exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 II has dimensions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") along with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the NX5 versus the RX10 II.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX5 and RX10 II is 80 and 58 respectively.
Samsung NX5 vs Sony RX10 II Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NX5 and RX10 II.
As you have seen, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX5 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sony RX10 II will show more detail due to its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older NX5 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony RX10 II Specifications
| Samsung NX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung NX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2010-06-01 | 2015-06-10 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | DRIM Engine | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 116.2mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 15 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW images | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | - | 64 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 15 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
| Max aperture | - | f/2.8 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 3cm |
| Available lenses | 32 | - |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | 14.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 11.00 m | 10.20 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
| Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 499 grams (1.10 lbs) | 813 grams (1.79 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") | 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 70 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.6 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 531 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 400 photos | 400 photos |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BP1130 | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $499 | $998 |