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Samsung NX5 vs Sony TF1

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Samsung NX5 vs Sony TF1 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
  • Announced June 2010
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched June 2013
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Samsung NX5 vs Sony TF1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX5 (15MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is very close but the NX5 (APS-C) and TF1 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The NX5 was revealed 4 years prior to the TF1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the NX5 scores against the TF1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Sony TF1

 NX5 TF1 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Samsung NX5

 TF1 NX5 
LaunchedJune 2013June 2010Newer by 37 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Sony TF1

 NX5 TF1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung NX5 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX5 enjoys outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the NX5 compared to the TF1.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX5 and TF1 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The image underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NX5 and TF1.

All in all, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX5 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony TF1 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged NX5 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX5 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Portrait photography camera
73
has manual focus
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX5 as a Street photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Street photography camera
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than average (499 grams)
69
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX5
Sports photography with Sony TF1
52
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery (400 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather proof
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX5 Travel photography features
Sony TF1 Travel photography features
63
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
good MP (15MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (499g)
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (152g)
weather proof
includes touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery life (240 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Landscape photography camera
68
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3")
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
40
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery life (240 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX5 Vlogging features
Sony TF1 Vlogging features
24
has face detection autofocus
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than average (499g)
33
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX5 and Sony TF1
 Samsung NX5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Announced 2010-06-01 2013-06-21
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3056 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 15 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Total lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 11.00 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 499 gr (1.10 pounds) 152 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 240 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $499 $266