Samsung NX5 vs Sony RX100 VII
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony RX100 VII 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
- 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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Samsung NX5 vs Sony RX100 VII Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX5 Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Sony RX100 VII
NX5 | RX100 VII |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VII over the Samsung NX5
RX100 VII | NX5 | |||
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Released | July 2019 | June 2010 | Newer by 111 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper 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 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 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).
Check out the Samsung NX5 vs Sony RX100 VII in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NX5 and RX100 VII is 80 and 88 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony RX100 VII Specifications
Samsung NX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII | |
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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 |