Sony NEX-5 has a
14.0MP APS-C (23.4 x 15.6 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Bionz processor. On the other hand, Samsung NX100 has a
15.0MP APS-C (23.4 x 15.6 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features DRIMe Engine processor.
Below you can see the NEX-5 and NX100 sensor size comparison.
Sony NEX-5 and Samsung NX100 have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.
DxOMark Sensor Scores
Both Sony NEX-5 and Samsung NX100 sensors have been tested by DxoMark. DxoMark scores camera sensors for color depth (DXO Portrait), dynamic range (DXO Landscape) and low-light sensitivity (DXO Sports), and also gives them an overall score. Of the two cameras that we are comparing, NEX-5 has scored 69, 7 points higher than NX100.
Model |
Overall |
Color Depth |
Dynamic Range |
Low-light ISO |
Sony NEX-5 |
69 |
22.2 bits |
12.2 Evs |
796 ISO |
Samsung NX100 |
62 |
22.6 bits |
10.7 Evs |
563 ISO |