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Samsung NX5 vs Sony S950

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung NX5 vs Sony S950 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
  • Launched June 2010
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony S950 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Samsung NX5 vs Sony S950, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the NX5 (15MP) and S950 (10MP) and the NX5 (APS-C) and S950 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX5 was introduced 16 months later than the S950 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the NX5 grades against the S950 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Sony S950

 NX5 S950 
LaunchedJune 2010February 2009More recent by 16 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Samsung NX5

 S950 NX5 

Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Sony S950

 NX5 S950 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Samsung NX5 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX5 enjoys external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony S950 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the NX5 and the S950.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX5 and S950 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The visual here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NX5 and S950.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX5 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX5 will render more detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent NX5 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX5 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S950 as a Portrait photography camera
73
you can focus manually
decent MP (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
26
manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX5 Street photography advice
Sony S950 Street photography advice
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX5 Sports photography information
Sony S950 Sports photography information
52
decent MP (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery power (400 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX5 Travel photography highlights
Sony S950 Travel photography highlights
63
great battery power (400 per charge)
decent MP (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX5
Landscape photography with Sony S950
68
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent MP (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (400 shots)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
31
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX5
Vlogging with Sony S950
24
offers face detection focusing
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition in class (499g)
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX5 and Sony S950
 Samsung NX5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-06-01 2009-02-17
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIM Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3056 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 33-132mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range - 10cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 11.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s -
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) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 499 gr (1.10 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $499 $130