Sony NEX-5N has a
16.0MP APS-C (23.4 x 15.6 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Bionz processor. On the other hand, Samsung NX30 has a
20.0MP APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features DRIMeIV processor.
Below you can see the NEX-5N and NX30 sensor size comparison.
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Sony NEX-5N and Samsung NX30 Cameras
Sony NEX-5N and Samsung NX30 have almost the same sensor size, so neither of them has any significant advantage over the other in terms of providing control over depth of field when used with the same focal length and aperture.
DxOMark Sensor Scores
At Camera Decision, we also look at Dxo Mark sensors when available as we think it is a good indicator of image quality.
Model
Overall
Color Depth
Dynamic Range
Low-light ISO
Sony NEX-5N
77
23.6 bits
12.7 Evs
1079 ISO
Samsung NX30
77
23.5 bits
12.4 Evs
1014 ISO
Sensor size sets the circle of confusion, so it drives how much depth of field each
of these bodies gives you at a given aperture. You can calculate it exactly for the
Sony NEX-5N
or the
Samsung NX30 ,
including hyperfocal distance.
