Reasons to choose NX100
Released in 2010, NX100 has about 365 mm² of sensor area, 14.6 MP effective resolution, and a 282 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Samsung NX100
vs Sony Alpha NEX-5R
VS
Sensor area
365 mm²
NX100365 mm²
Alpha NEX-5R- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The NX100 and Alpha NEX-5R have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
NX100MetricAlpha NEX-5R
14.6 MPEffective pixels16.1 MP
23.4 × 15.6Sensor23.4 × 15.6
5 µmPixel pitch4.76 µm
25 µm²Pixel area22.67 µm²
4 MP/cm²Pixel density4.41 MP/cm²
1.54Crop factor1.54
—Maximum video1,920 × 1,080
282 gWeight276 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Lithium-Ion BP1310 battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion NPFW50 rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The NX100 and Alpha NEX-5R have the same sensor area. The Alpha NEX-5R has the lighter body. The Alpha NEX-5R has the higher effective resolution. The Alpha NEX-5R is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Alpha NEX-5R
Released in 2012, Alpha NEX-5R has about 365 mm² of sensor area, 16.1 MP effective resolution, and a 276 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.