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Samsung NX5 vs Sony RX100 VII

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63

Samsung NX5 vs Sony RX100 VII 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
  • Introduced June 2010
Sony RX100 VII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 302g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Released July 2019
  • Succeeded the Sony RX100 VI
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony RX100 VII Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Samsung NX5 vs Sony RX100 VII, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the NX5 (15MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the NX5 (APS-C) and RX100 VII (1") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX5 was manufactured 10 years earlier than the RX100 VII which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the NX5 scores against the RX100 VII with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Sony RX100 VII

 NX5 RX100 VII 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VII over the Samsung NX5

 RX100 VII NX5 
ReleasedJuly 2019June 2010Newer by 111 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Sony RX100 VII

 NX5 RX100 VII 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement

Samsung NX5 vs Sony RX100 VII Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX5 provides 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) while the Sony RX100 VII has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the NX5 vs the RX100 VII.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony RX100 VII size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NX5 and RX100 VII is 80 and 88 respectively.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony RX100 VII top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Sony RX100 VII Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The image here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX5 and RX100 VII.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX5 because of its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony RX100 VII will give extra detail due to its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged NX5 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony RX100 VII sensor size comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX5 vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX5 Portrait photography features
Sony RX100 VII Portrait photography features
73
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
66
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX5
Street photography with Sony RX100 VII
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (499g)
85
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
provides focus by touch
lighter than competitors (302 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX5
Sports photography with Sony RX100 VII
52
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery life (400 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
70
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high max fps (20.0 fps)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
terrible battery life (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX100 VII as a Travel photography camera
63
great battery life (400 CIPA)
decent megapixels (15MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (499g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
77
lighter than competitors (302 grams)
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX5 Landscape photography info
Sony RX100 VII Landscape photography info
68
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (400 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
65
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
terrible battery life (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX5
Vlogging with Sony RX100 VII
24
features face detect focus
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
heavier than competition in class (499g)
81
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic socket
lighter than competitors (302 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony RX100 VII Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX5 and Sony RX100 VII
 Samsung NX5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-06-01 2019-07-25
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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
Max resolution 4592 x 3056 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-200mm (8.3x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing distance - 8cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
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 rate 3.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 499 gr (1.10 lbs) 302 gr (0.67 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 418
Other
Battery life 400 photographs 260 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $499 $1,298