| Attribute | Samsung NX5 × | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-N1 × |
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| General | ||
| Model | Samsung NX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-N1 |
| Brand | Samsung | Sony |
| Manufacturer url | https://www.samsung.com | https://www.sony.com/ |
| Model number | NX5 | DSC-N1 |
| Camera format | Compact System Camera | Ultra Compact |
| Tripod mount | + | - |
| Length (mm) | 123 | 97 |
| Width (mm) | 40 | 23 |
| Height (mm) | 87 | 61 |
| Weight (g) | 345 | 185 |
| Waterproof | - | - |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor manufacturer | Samsung | - |
| Effective megapixels (MP) | 14.6 | 8.1 |
| Sensor format | APS-C | 1/1.8 inch |
| Sensor area (mm²) | 369.72 | 38.2 |
| Sensor width (mm) | 23.7 | 7.18 |
| Sensor height (mm) | 15.6 | 5.32 |
| Approximate pixel pitch (micron) | 5.16 | 2.2 |
| Aspect ratio | 3:2, 16:9 | 4:3, 16:9 |
| Color filter type | RGBG | - |
| Anti aliasing filter | Fixed | - |
| Self-cleaning | + | - |
| Sensor shift image stabilization | - | - |
| On-sensor phase detect | - | - |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image resolution |
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| Continuous-mode (fps) | - | 0.9 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies | + | + |
| Movie resolution |
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| Image Storage | ||
| Movie file format | H.264 .MP4 | MPEG |
| Composite video out | + | + |
| Ntsc/pal switchable video | + | - |
| Hd video out | + | - |
| Hd video connection | HDMI | - |
| Lens and Optics | ||
| Lens mount | Samsung NX | - |
| Lens | - | Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar |
| Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm) | - | 38.00 - 114.00 |
| Focal length (actual) (mm) | - | 7.00 |
| Zoom ratio (x) | - | 3 |
| Aperture range (f) | - | 0.06 - 0.36 |
| Integrated nd filter | - | - |
| Min focus range (cm) | - | 50 |
| Optical image stabilization | - | - |
| Digital zoom | - | + |
| Digital zoom values (x) | - |
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| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto focus | + | + |
| Auto focus type | Contrast detection | 5-area Contrast detection |
| Auto focus assist light | + | + |
| Manual focus | + | - |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder | EVF / LCD | LCD |
| Viewfinder type | Electronic viewfinder | - |
| Focus peaking | - | - |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level viewfinder | + | - |
| Rear display | + | + |
| Rear display size (inch) | 3 | 3 |
| Rear display resolution (dots) | 230,000 | 230,000 |
| Touchscreen | - | - |
| Articulating screen | - | - |
| Tilt swivel screen | - | - |
| Selfie screen | - | - |
| Max playback zoom (x) | - | 5 |
| Top deck display | - | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Iso settings | 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 | Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800 |
| Auto iso mode | - | - |
| White balance settings |
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| Shutter speed range (s) | 1/4000 - 30 | 1/1000 - 30 |
| Bulb mode | + | - |
| Exposure compensation | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Explosure metering modes | 247-zone multi, center-weighted, spot | Multi pattern, center-weighted, spot |
| Program auto exposure | + | - |
| Aperture priority | + | + |
| Shutter priority | + | + |
| Full manual exposure | + | - |
| Creative exposure modes | Smart Auto, Scene (nine modes), Night, Portrait, Landscape | Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Candle, Soft Snap |
| Self timer (s) |
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| Time lapse (intervalometer) | + | - |
| High resolution composite | - | - |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in flash | + | + |
| Flash modes |
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| Flash guide number (iso 100) (m) | 11 | - |
| Flash range description | Lens dependent | 0.6 - 16.4 ft (0.2 - 5 m) |
| Max flash sync (s) | 1/180 | - |
| Flash exposure compensation | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.5EV steps | - |
| External flash connection | Hot shoe | - |
| Usable memory types |
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| Dual card slots | - | - |
| Raw capture support | + | - |
| Uncompressed format |
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| Included memory (MB) | - | 52 |
| Included memory type | - | built-in memory (26MB storage, 26MB album) |
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-in wi-fi | - | - |
| NFC | - | - |
| Bluetooth | - | - |
| Built-in gps | - | - |
| Microphone jack | - | - |
| Headphone jack | - | - |
| External connections |
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| Pictbridge compliant | + | + |
| Dpof compliant | + | + |
| Remote control | + | - |
| Remote control type |
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| Connections (extended) |
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| Performance Timing | ||
| Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps) | - | 0.9 |
| Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames) | - | 4 |
| Power | ||
| Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots) | 400 | - |
| Battery form factor | Proprietary BP1310 | Proprietary NP-BG1 |
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| Batteries included | 1 x Proprietary BP1310 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter) | + | + |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes and features | Specifications are preliminary, and believed to be similar to the existing NX10 model | - |