Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony NEX-5T

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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony NEX-5T

APS-C 369.0mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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APS-C 366.6mm²
16.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Samsung Galaxy NX advantages over Sony NEX-5T

Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

440 vs 330 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Thinner
25 mm vs 38 mm
Thinner
Higher-res screen
922k vs 307k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
More pixels
20.3 vs 16.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/6000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Sony NEX-5T advantages over Samsung Galaxy NX

Lens selection
Good vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Less expensive
$700 vs $1400 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
NEX-5T test data on DxO Mark Galaxy NX test data on DxO Mark

1,015 vs 910 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Lighter weight
392g vs 718g
Lighter weight
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 27 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 8.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X-E1

Samsung Galaxy NX

Fujifilm X-E1

$8000
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$1299
APS-C

Lens selection
External Mic Jack

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Fujifilm X-E1

Sony NEX-5T

Fujifilm X-E1

$299
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$1299
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Internal flash

Compare Sony NEX-5T vs Fujifilm X-E1

Compared to Sony NEX-3N

Samsung Galaxy NX

Sony NEX-3N

$8000
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Touchscreen

$499
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony NEX-3N

Sony NEX-5T

Sony NEX-3N

$299
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$499
APS-C

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

Compare Sony NEX-5T vs Sony NEX-3N

Compared to Sony A5000

Samsung Galaxy NX

Sony A5000

$8000
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Touchscreen

$298
APS-C

Lens selection
Tiltable Screen

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A5000

Sony NEX-5T

Sony A5000

$299
APS-C

Touchscreen
On-sensor phase detect

$298
APS-C

Longer stills battery life
Internal flash

Compare Sony NEX-5T vs Sony A5000

Compared to Fujifilm X-E2S

Samsung Galaxy NX

Fujifilm X-E2S

$8000
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Bluetooth

$1250
APS-C

Lens selection
External Mic Jack

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Fujifilm X-E2S

Sony NEX-5T

Fujifilm X-E2S

$299
APS-C

Touchscreen
Tiltable Screen

$1250
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Internal flash

Compare Sony NEX-5T vs Fujifilm X-E2S

Compared to Leica CL

Samsung Galaxy NX

Leica CL

$8000
APS-C

Built-in Bluetooth
Built-in GPS

$3195
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Top deck display

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Leica CL

Sony NEX-5T

Leica CL

$299
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Tiltable Screen

$3195
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Shoot 4K video

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