As well as being compared against other mirrorless, the Samsung NX5 is also often compared to entry-level DSLRs, pro digicams and super zooms. The Samsung NX5's top rivals come from Samsung (such as the NX11 and the NX10) and Canon (such as the Rebel T3 and the Rebel T2i)

compared toMirrorless interchangeable-lens competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Samsung NX5 compared to other mirrorless interchangeable-lens competitors include: it has higher quality type of viewfinder (digital vs none), has a faster max shutter speed (1/4000 of a second vs 1/2000 of a second) and has a built-in flash.

However, on average it has a significantly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 920k dots), slightly lower maximum light sensitivity (3,200 ISO vs 12,800 ISO), doesn't have a screen which flips out, doesn't have an OLED screen (LCD vs OLED) and doesn't let you preview your photos on the screen.

Samsung NX11

Samsung NX11
6 months newer
$619 - $730 18-55mm lens

Significant advantages of the NX11 (vs the NX5)

  • Has live view
  • Significantly higher resolution screen: 614k dots vs 230k dots
  • Has an OLED screen: OLED vs LCD

Significant disadvantages of the NX11 (vs the NX5)

  • None found

common strengths of the NX11 and NX5

  • Both have digital viewfinders: Digital vs Digital
  • Each has a built-in flash
arrow Compare the NX11 vs the NX5

Samsung NX10

Samsung NX10
4 months older
$636 (body only)
$1,047 - $1,098 18-55mm lens

Significant advantages of the NX10 (vs the NX5)

  • Has live view
  • Significantly higher resolution screen: 614k dots vs 230k dots
  • Has an OLED screen: OLED vs LCD

Significant disadvantages of the NX10 (vs the NX5)

  • None found

common strengths of the NX10 and NX5

  • Both have digital viewfinders: Digital vs Digital
  • Each has a built-in flash
arrow Compare the NX10 vs the NX5

Olympus PEN E-PL1

Olympus PEN E-PL1
3 months older
$219 - $279 14-42mm lens

Significant advantages of the PEN E-PL1 (vs the NX5)

  • Has live view
  • Image stabilization: Sensor shift vs None
  • Has an external mic jack

Significant disadvantages of the PEN E-PL1 (vs the NX5)

  • Much smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0"
  • No viewfinder: None vs Digital
  • Much slower max shutter speed: 1/2000 of a second vs 1/4000 of a second

common strengths of the PEN E-PL1 and NX5

  • Each has a built-in flash
arrow Compare the Olympus PEN E-PL1 vs the Samsung NX5

Sony Alpha NEX-3

Sony Alpha NEX-3
similar age
$689 18-55mm lens

Significant advantages of the NEX-3 (vs the NX5)

  • Much higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 230k dots
  • Has live view
  • Has more storage slots: 2 vs 1

Significant disadvantages of the NEX-3 (vs the NX5)

  • No viewfinder: None vs Digital
  • No built-in flash

common strengths of the NEX-3 and NX5

  • None found
arrow Compare the Sony Alpha NEX-3 vs the Samsung NX5

Samsung NX100

Samsung NX100
3 months newer
$865 - $1,001 20-50mm lens

Significant advantages of the NX100 (vs the NX5)

  • Has live view
  • Significantly higher resolution screen: 614k dots vs 230k dots
  • Has an OLED screen: OLED vs LCD

Significant disadvantages of the NX100 (vs the NX5)

  • No viewfinder: None vs Digital
  • No built-in flash

common strengths of the NX100 and NX5

  • None found
arrow Compare the NX100 vs the NX5

Sony Alpha NEX-5

Sony Alpha NEX-5
similar age
$569 18-55mm lens

Significant advantages of the NEX-5 (vs the NX5)

  • Much higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 230k dots
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps
  • Has live view

Significant disadvantages of the NEX-5 (vs the NX5)

  • No viewfinder: None vs Digital
  • No built-in flash

common strengths of the NEX-5 and NX5

  • None found
arrow Compare the Sony Alpha NEX-5 vs the Samsung NX5

compared toEntry-level DSLR competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Samsung NX5 compared to entry-level DSLR competitors include: it has a slightly larger screen (3.0" vs 2.7"), is much smaller (mid size 123x87x39 mm vs professional size 130x100x78 mm), has a built-in focus motor, is thinner (1.6" vs 3") and is slightly lighter (491 g vs 590 g).

However, on average it records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps), has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 920k dots), slightly lower maximum light sensitivity (3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO), doesn't let you preview your photos on the screen and doesn't record movies in 24p.

Nikon D3100

Nikon D3100
similar age
$500 - $547 18-55mm lens

Significant advantages of the D3100 (vs the NX5)

  • Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection
  • Has live view
  • Much more lenses available: 169 lenses vs 11 lenses

Significant disadvantages of the D3100 (vs the NX5)

  • Much larger: Prosumer size 124x96x73 mm vs Mid size 123x87x39 mm
  • Much thicker: 2.9" vs 1.6"
  • Doesn't have a built-in focus motor

common strengths of the D3100 and NX5

  • Fairly small: Prosumer size 124x96x73 mm vs Mid size 123x87x39 mm
  • Thin: 2.9" vs 1.6"
  • Light weight: 505 g vs 491 g
arrow Compare the Nikon D3100 vs the Samsung NX5

Canon Rebel T3

Canon Rebel T3
8 months newer
$333 (body only)
$489 - $500 18-55mm lens

Significant advantages of the T3 (vs the NX5)

  • Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection
  • Has live view
  • Much more lenses available: 162 lenses vs 11 lenses

Significant disadvantages of the T3 (vs the NX5)

  • Much smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0"
  • Much larger: Professional size 130x100x78 mm vs Mid size 123x87x39 mm
  • Significantly smaller sensor: APS-C 22.2x14.7mm vs APS-C 23.4x15.6mm

common strengths of the T3 and NX5

  • Light weight: 459 g vs 491 g
arrow Compare the Canon Rebel T3 vs the Samsung NX5

Canon Rebel T2i

Canon EOS Rebel T2i
3 months older
$544 - $949 (body only)
$649 - $867 18-55mm lens

Significant advantages of the T2i (vs the NX5)

  • Much higher resolution screen: 1,040k dots vs 230k dots
  • Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection
  • Has live view

Significant disadvantages of the T2i (vs the NX5)

  • Much larger: Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm vs Mid size 123x87x39 mm
  • Smaller sensor: APS-C 22.3x14.9mm vs APS-C 23.4x15.6mm
  • Much thicker: 2.4" vs 1.6"

common strengths of the T2i and NX5

  • Very small: Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm vs Mid size 123x87x39 mm
  • Very thin: 2.4" vs 1.6"
  • Light weight: 530 g vs 491 g
arrow Compare the Canon EOS Rebel T2i vs the Samsung NX5

Pentax K-5

Pentax K-5
3 months newer
$1,129 (body only)
$1,283 18-55mm lens

Significant advantages of the K-5 (vs the NX5)

  • Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection
  • Much higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 230k dots
  • Has live view

Significant disadvantages of the K-5 (vs the NX5)

  • Much larger: Prosumer size 130x96x72 mm vs Mid size 123x87x39 mm
  • Much thicker: 2.9" vs 1.6"
  • Much heavier: 740 g vs 491 g

common strengths of the K-5 and NX5

  • Fairly small: Prosumer size 130x96x72 mm vs Mid size 123x87x39 mm
  • Thin: 2.9" vs 1.6"
arrow Compare the Pentax K-5 vs the Samsung NX5

Nikon D90

Nikon D90
1 year older
$830 - $897 (body only)
$1,200 - $1,299 18-105mm lens

Significant advantages of the D90 (vs the NX5)

  • Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection
  • Much higher resolution screen: 930k dots vs 230k dots
  • Has live view

Significant disadvantages of the D90 (vs the NX5)

  • Much larger: Professional size 132x103x77 mm vs Mid size 123x87x39 mm
  • Much thicker: 3" vs 1.6"
  • Significantly heavier: 703 g vs 491 g

common strengths of the D90 and NX5

  • None found
arrow Compare the Nikon D90 vs the Samsung NX5

Nikon D5000

Nikon D5000
1 year older
$880 18-55mm lens

Significant advantages of the D5000 (vs the NX5)

  • Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection
  • Has live view
  • Much more lenses available: 169 lenses vs 11 lenses

Significant disadvantages of the D5000 (vs the NX5)

  • Much smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0"
  • Much larger: Professional size 127x104x80 mm vs Mid size 123x87x39 mm
  • Much thicker: 3.1" vs 1.6"

common strengths of the D5000 and NX5

  • None found
arrow Compare the Nikon D5000 vs the Samsung NX5

compared toPro digicam competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Samsung NX5 compared to pro digicam competitors include: it has a much larger sensor (APS-C 23.4x15.6mm vs 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm), takes much higher resolution photos (14 MP vs 10 MP), has a CMOS-family sensor (CMOS vs CCD), has interchangeable lenses and has higher quality type of viewfinder (digital vs none).

However, on average it has a significantly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 920k dots), is slightly larger (mid size 123x87x39 mm vs compact 114x63x29 mm), doesn't have image stabilization (none vs lens), doesn't record movies in 24p and doesn't have a screen which flips out.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
similar age
$359

Significant advantages of the DMC-LX5 (vs the NX5)

  • Image stabilization: Lens vs None
  • Has boost ISO: 12,800 ISO vs None
  • Significantly lighter: 277 g vs 491 g

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-LX5 (vs the NX5)

  • Much smaller sensor: 1/1.7" 8.3x6.2mm vs APS-C 23.4x15.6mm
  • Much lower true resolution: 10 MP vs 14 MP
  • Built-in lens only

common strengths of the DMC-LX5 and NX5

  • Very large sensors: 1/1.7" 8.3x6.2mm vs APS-C 23.4x15.6mm
  • Supports RAW
  • Support external flash
arrow Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 vs the Samsung NX5

Canon Powershot S100

Canon Powershot S100
1 year newer
$370 - $430

Significant advantages of the S100 (vs the NX5)

  • Image stabilization: Lens vs None
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 720p @ 30fps
  • Supports 24p

Significant disadvantages of the S100 (vs the NX5)

  • Much smaller sensor: 1/1.8" 7.5x5.5mm vs APS-C 23.4x15.6mm
  • Much lower true resolution: 12 MP vs 14 MP
  • Built-in lens only

common strengths of the S100 and NX5

  • Supports RAW
  • Capture extremely high resolution images: 12 MP vs 14 MP
  • Better sensor types: CMOS vs CMOS
arrow Compare the Canon Powershot S100 vs the Samsung NX5

Samsung TL500

Samsung TL500
3 months older

Significant advantages of the TL500 (vs the NX5)

  • Has an OLED screen: OLED vs LCD
  • Much higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 230k dots
  • Image stabilization: Lens vs None

Significant disadvantages of the TL500 (vs the NX5)

  • Much smaller sensor: 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm vs APS-C 23.4x15.6mm
  • Much lower true resolution: 10 MP vs 14 MP
  • Built-in lens only

common strengths of the TL500 and NX5

  • Supports RAW
  • Support external flash
arrow Compare the TL500 vs the NX5

Nikon Coolpix P7100

Nikon Coolpix P7100
1 year newer
$450

Significant advantages of the P7100 (vs the NX5)

  • Has an external mic jack
  • Much higher resolution screen: 921k dots vs 230k dots
  • Image stabilization: Lens vs None

Significant disadvantages of the P7100 (vs the NX5)

  • Much smaller sensor: 1/1.8" 7.5x5.5mm vs APS-C 23.4x15.6mm
  • Much lower true resolution: 10 MP vs 14 MP
  • Built-in lens only

common strengths of the P7100 and NX5

  • Supports RAW
  • Viewfinders: Tunnel vs Digital
  • Support external flash
arrow Compare the Nikon Coolpix P7100 vs the Samsung NX5

compared toSuper zoom competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Samsung NX5 compared to super zoom competitors include: it is much smaller (mid size 123x87x39 mm vs professional size 123x92x108 mm), takes much higher resolution photos (14 MP vs 9.7 MP), has a much larger sensor (APS-C 23.4x15.6mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm), is thinner (1.6" vs 4") and shoots RAW.

However, on average it records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 60fps), has a significantly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 920k dots), doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 240 fps), doesn't have image stabilization (none vs lens) and doesn't record movies in 24p.

Canon Powershot SX40

Canon Powershot SX40
1 year newer
$340 - $380

Significant advantages of the SX40 (vs the NX5)

  • Image stabilization: Lens vs None
  • Has a flip-out screen
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 720p @ 30fps

Significant disadvantages of the SX40 (vs the NX5)

  • Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs APS-C 23.4x15.6mm
  • Much lower true resolution: 9.7 MP vs 14 MP
  • Much larger: Professional size 123x92x108 mm vs Mid size 123x87x39 mm

common strengths of the SX40 and NX5

  • Better sensor types: CMOS vs CMOS
  • Support external flash
  • Both have digital viewfinders: Digital vs Digital
arrow Compare the Canon Powershot SX40 vs the Samsung NX5

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v
8 months newer
$409

Significant advantages of the DSC-HX100v (vs the NX5)

  • Much higher resolution screen: 921k dots vs 230k dots
  • Image stabilization: Lens vs None
  • Has a flip-out screen

Significant disadvantages of the DSC-HX100v (vs the NX5)

  • Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs APS-C 23.4x15.6mm
  • Much lower true resolution: 9.7 MP vs 14 MP
  • Significantly larger: Prosumer size 122x87x93 mm vs Mid size 123x87x39 mm

common strengths of the DSC-HX100v and NX5

  • Better sensor types: CMOS vs CMOS
  • Both have digital viewfinders: Digital vs Digital
  • Very fast max shutter speeds: 1/4000 of a second vs 1/4000 of a second
arrow Compare the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v vs the Samsung NX5

Nikon Coolpix P500

Nikon Coolpix P500
8 months newer
$300

Significant advantages of the P500 (vs the NX5)

  • Much higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 230k dots
  • Has a flip-out screen
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps

Significant disadvantages of the P500 (vs the NX5)

  • Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs APS-C 23.4x15.6mm
  • Much lower true resolution: 9.7 MP vs 14 MP
  • Significantly larger: Professional size 116x84x103 mm vs Mid size 123x87x39 mm

common strengths of the P500 and NX5

  • Better sensor types: CMOS vs CMOS
  • Both have digital viewfinders: Digital vs Digital
arrow Compare the Nikon Coolpix P500 vs the Samsung NX5

Nikon Coolpix P510

Nikon Coolpix P510
1 year newer
$397 - $400

Significant advantages of the P510 (vs the NX5)

  • Much higher resolution screen: 921k dots vs 230k dots
  • Image stabilization: Lens vs None
  • Has a flip-out screen

Significant disadvantages of the P510 (vs the NX5)

  • Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs APS-C 23.4x15.6mm
  • Much lower true resolution: 9.7 MP vs 14 MP
  • Significantly larger: Professional size 120x83x102 mm vs Mid size 123x87x39 mm

common strengths of the P510 and NX5

  • Better sensor types: CMOS vs CMOS
  • Both have digital viewfinders: Digital vs Digital
arrow Compare the Nikon Coolpix P510 vs the Samsung NX5