Samsung NX1000 with Sony NEX-5 Comparison

Samsung NX1000 and Sony NEX-5 Main Features

  • April, 2012
  • June, 2010
  • 20 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • 14 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • 100 - 12800 ISO
  • 200 - 12800 ISO
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 8.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 7.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 114 x 63 x 37 mm, 222g.
  • 111 x 59 x 38 mm, 287g.
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Samsung NX1000 Scores


Imaging score
56
Features score
52
Value for money score
75
Portability score
95
Overall score
60

Sony NEX-5 Scores


Imaging score
52
Features score
44
Value for money score
69
Portability score
93
Overall score
54

Sony Alpha NEX-5 with Samsung NX1000 Overview


Let's compare Samsung NX1000 with Sony Alpha NEX-5. These models are included in the Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras. Samsung NX1000 was released in 2012, and Sony NEX-5 in 2010. NX1000 is newer, which is a plus. Alpha NEX-5 2 years older. However 2 years, the difference is not so bad.
The sensor resolution of NX1000 is greater than that of Alpha NEX-5. The difference of 6 MP is quite a lot. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the second camera (Alpha NEX-5), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Samsung NX1000 has 7.0 fps continuous shooting. Samsung NX1000 has 7.0 fps continuous shooting.

General NX1000 Alpha NEX-5
Brand Samsung Sony
Model NX1000 Alpha NEX-5
Announced April, 2012 June, 2010
Body Type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Lens
Lens Mount Samsung NX Sony E
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier 1.5 1.5
Number of Lenses 32 116
Macro Focus Range n/a n/a
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Fixed Tilting
Screen Resolution 921k pixels 920k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 15 25
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec 1/4000 sec
Continuous Shooting 8.0 fps 7.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range no built-in flash 12.00
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±3 EV ±2 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size APS-C APS-C
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 23.5 x 15.7 mm 23.4 x 15.6 mm
Sensor Area 369.0 mm² 365.0 mm²
Sensor Resolution 20 MP 14 MP
Max Image Resolution 5472 x 3648 4592 x 3056
Max Native ISO 12800 12800
Min Native ISO 100 200
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS Optional None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 320 shots 330 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model BC1030 NPFW50
Physical
Weight 222 g 287 g
Physical Dimensions 114 x 63 x 37 mm 111 x 59 x 38 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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