Samsung NX5 vs Sony RX100 VA
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony RX100 VA 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
- Launched June 2010
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Launched July 2018
Samsung NX5 vs Sony RX100 VA Overview
Below is a thorough review of the Samsung NX5 and Sony RX100 VA, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX5 (15MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the NX5 (APS-C) and RX100 VA (1") provide totally different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe NX5 was announced 9 years earlier than the RX100 VA and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the NX5 scores against the RX100 VA in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung NX5 vs Sony RX100 VA Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX5 Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Sony RX100 VA
NX5 | RX100 VA |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Samsung NX5
RX100 VA | NX5 | |||
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Launched | July 2018 | June 2010 | More recent by 98 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 230k | Clearer screen (+999k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Sony RX100 VA
NX5 | RX100 VA | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen size | |
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Samsung NX5 vs Sony RX100 VA Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Samsung NX5 enjoys exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VA has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung NX5 and Sony RX100 VA in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the NX5 compared to the RX100 VA.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the NX5 and RX100 VA is 80 and 89 respectively.
Samsung NX5 vs Sony RX100 VA Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The visual underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX5 and RX100 VA.
All in all, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX5 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony RX100 VA will offer you more detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older NX5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
Samsung NX5 vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications
Samsung NX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-06-01 | 2018-07-13 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DRIM Engine | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 24.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 11.00 m | 10.20 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180 secs | 1/2000 secs |
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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 499 grams (1.10 pounds) | 299 grams (0.66 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photos | 220 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP1130 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $499 | $998 |