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Samsung NX5 vs Sony RX1R

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
58
Overall
65

Samsung NX5 vs Sony RX1R 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 RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Renewed by Sony RX1R II
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony RX1R Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Samsung NX5 versus Sony RX1R, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the NX5 (15MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the NX5 (APS-C) and RX1R (Full frame) possess different sensor sizing.

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The NX5 was brought out 4 years earlier than the RX1R which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the NX5 matches up against the RX1R with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Sony RX1R

 NX5 RX1R 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Samsung NX5

 RX1R NX5 
RevealedJune 2013June 2010More modern by 37 months
Screen resolution1229k230kClearer screen (+999k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Sony RX1R

 NX5 RX1R 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Samsung NX5 vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung NX5 provides external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the NX5 versus the RX1R.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony RX1R size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NX5 and RX1R is 80 and 79 respectively.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony RX1R top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The image below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX5 and RX1R.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX5 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony RX1R will provide greater detail having its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged NX5 will be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony RX1R sensor size comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX5 vs Sony RX1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX5 Portrait photography factors
Sony RX1R Portrait photography factors
73
has manual focus
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
82
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/4,000 seconds)
MP count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX5 Street photography information
Sony RX1R Street photography information
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
66
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
great ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (482 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX5 Sports photography factors
Sony RX1R Sports photography factors
52
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery power (400 CIPA)
low fps (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
53
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
can't change focal length (35mm)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (270 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX1R as a Travel photography camera
63
good battery power (400 CIPA)
good MP (15MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (499 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
62
MP count decent (24MP)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (270 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (482 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX5 Landscape photography details
Sony RX1R Landscape photography details
68
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3")
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (400 shots)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
66
you can focus manually
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (270 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX1R as a Vlogging camera
24
provides face detect focusing
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
34
great max aperture (f2.0)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic support
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (482g)
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony RX1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX5 and Sony RX1R
 Samsung NX5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-06-01 2013-06-26
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIM Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3056 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 15 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35mm (1x)
Highest aperture - f/2.0
Total lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic and Optical (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 11.00 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/4000 secs
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 499 grams (1.10 lbs) 482 grams (1.06 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 91
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.6
DXO Low light score not tested 2537
Other
Battery life 400 photos 270 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $499 $2,798