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Comparison of Sony Alpha NEX-5N and Samsung NX11 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Alpha NEX-5N ×
Samsung NX11 ×
General
ModelSony Alpha NEX-5NSamsung NX11
BrandSonySamsung
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.samsung.com
Model numberNEX-5NNX11
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20112011
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)111123
Width (mm)3840
Height (mm)5987
Weight (g)465353
Waterproof--
PredecessorSony NEX-5-
SuccessorSony NEX-5R-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSony Exmor APS HDSamsung
Effective megapixels (MP)16.114.6
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)369.72369.72
Sensor width (mm)23.723.7
Sensor height (mm)15.615.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.825.16
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.5-
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score7763
Dxo color depth score (bit)23.622.7
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)12.710.8
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1,079553
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 12416 x 1856(23.0 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2160 x 3872(8.4 mp other)
  • 2160 x 5536(12.0 mp other)
  • 2448 x 1376(3.4 mp 16:9)
  • 2448 x 1624(4.0 mp other)
  • 3568 x 2000(7.1 mp 16:9)
  • 3568 x 2368(8.4 mp other)
  • 4912 x 1080(5.3 mp other)
  • 4912 x 2760(13.6 mp 16:9)
  • 4912 x 3264(16.0 mp 3:2)
  • 7152 x 1080(7.7 mp other)
  • 8192 x 1856(15.2 mp other)
  • 1280 x 1280(1.6 mp 1:1)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1920 x 1280(2.5 mp 3:2)
  • 2000 x 2000(4.0 mp 1:1)
  • 2592 x 2592(6.7 mp 1:1)
  • 3008 x 1688(5.1 mp 16:9)
  • 3008 x 2000(6.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3056 x 3056(9.3 mp 1:1)
  • 3872 x 2176(8.4 mp 16:9)
  • 3872 x 2592(10.0 mp other)
  • 4592 x 2584(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4592 x 3056(14.0 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • .arw raw
  • jpeg
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • raw (srw)
Continuous-mode (fps)10-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)60-
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio :Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LCMP4 (H.264), AAC (Sound)
Composite video out-+
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountSony ESamsung NX
LensSony SEL1855 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSSSamsung 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OIS i-Function
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 83.0027.00 - 83.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 55.0018.00 - 55.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.063
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.290.05 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)2528
Filter thread (mm)4958
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom+-
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 10
-
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: 25-area, Center, Flexible Spot; with Face DetectionContrast Detect: 1 point (Free selection) Multi: Normal 15points, Close Up 35 points Face Detection: Max 10 faces
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder type(Optional FDA-EV1S XGA OLED Tru-Finder EVF or FDA-SV1 Optical Viewfinder)EVF: 921,000 dot VGA (640 x 480 pixel), 100% coverage, 0.86x magnification, 20.2mm Eyepoint, -4 to +2 Diopter
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)-0.57
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)-0.86
Display
Eye-level viewfinder-+
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600614,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen+-
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)14-
Top deck display--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (100-3200), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 (1EV or 1/3EV step)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temp./filter
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • d)
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (w
  • k (manual)
  • n
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/4000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes1200-zone Multi Segment, Center-weighted, Spot247 (19 x 13) segment Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesSweep Panorama, 3D Sweep Panorama, Anti Motion Blur, Scene Selection (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, SunsetLens Priority, Sound Picture, Panorama, Scene (Beauty shot, Children, Close Up, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
  • 10
  • 1
  • 2
  • 30
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash-+
Flash modes
  • autoflash
  • fill-flash
  • rear sync.
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow sync.
  • 1st curtain
  • 2nd curtain
  • auto
  • auto + red-eye reduction
  • fill-in
  • fill-in + red-eye reduction
  • off
  • smart flash
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)711
Flash range descriptionBundled flash has GN of 7m/ISO 100Lens dependent
Max flash sync (s)1/1601/180
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.5EV steps
External flash connectionSmart Accessory Terminal 2 (flash is detachable)Hot shoe
Usable memory types
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • .arw raw
  • raw+jpeg
  • raw (srw)
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional rmt-dslr1 ir wireless
  • option wired (sr9nx01)
Connections (extended)
  • mini hdmi (type c)
  • smart accessory terminal 2
  • dc power input connector
  • wired remote
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.61-
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.99-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)10-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)7-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.24-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.07-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.4-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.02-
Shutter lag (notes)Full AF lag:Multi-area AF mode = 0.251s-
Startup time (s)1.9-
Play -> record time (s)1.1-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)2.1-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)430400
Battery form factorProprietary InfoLithium NP-FW50Proprietary BP1310
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary BP1310 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • image data converter s
  • image data lightbox sr
  • pmb (picture motion browser)
  • adobe reader
  • intelli-studio 3.0
  • samsung raw converter 4
Os compatibility
  • windows xp/vista/7; mac os x 10.3 or later. (pmb is windows only.)
  • windows xp sp2 / vista / 7
Miscellaneous
Notes and features3", 921K-dot, Tilting Touchpanel LCD, Optional XGA OLED TruFinder EVF, 1080p60 AVCHD 2.0 Videos, 10fps Full-res Burst Mode-



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