Samsung NX5 vs Sony RX1R
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony RX1R 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)
- 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
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Samsung NX5 vs Sony RX1R Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX5 Gallery and Sony RX1R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Sony RX1R
NX5 | RX1R |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Samsung NX5
RX1R | NX5 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | June 2010 | More modern by 37 months | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 230k | Clearer screen (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Sony RX1R
NX5 | RX1R | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 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).
Look at the Samsung NX5 versus Sony RX1R in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NX5 and RX1R is 80 and 79 respectively.
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.
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony RX1R Specifications
Samsung NX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R | |
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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 |