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Samsung NX10 Digital Camera
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Samsung NX5 Digital Camera
Samsung NX5
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Editiorial reviews
21
3.8 out of 5
13 user ratings
5 stars
46 %
4 stars
38 %
3 stars
7 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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17
3.9 out of 5
13 user ratings
5 stars
30 %
4 stars
46 %
3 stars
23 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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User rating
43
4.2 out of 5
43 user ratings
5 stars
30 %
4 stars
55 %
3 stars
13 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
40
4.2 out of 5
40 user ratings
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40 %
4 stars
40 %
3 stars
20 %
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4.3 out of 5
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3 stars
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Sensor

Sensor typeCMOSCMOSCMOS
Image sensor formatAPS-CAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor size0.92 in0.92 in0.92 in
Sensor photo detectors15.0 Mpx15.0 Mpx15.0 Mpx
Effective pixels15.0 Mpx15.0 Mpx15.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution4592 x 3056 px4592 x 3056 px4592 x 3056 px
Other resolutions
  • 4592x2584
  • 3872x2592
  • 3872x2176
  • 3008x2000
  • 3008x1688
  • 1920x1280
  • 1920x1080
  • 1472x976
  • 4592x2584
  • 3872x2592
  • 3872x2176
  • 3008x2000
  • 3008x1688
  • 1920x1280
  • 1920x1080
  • 1472x976
  • 4592x2584
  • 3872x2592
  • 3872x2176
  • 3008x2000
  • 3008x1688
  • 1920x1280
  • 1920x1080
  • 1472x976
ProcessorDRIMeDRIMeDRIMe

Image

ISO
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • Auto
  • 250
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • Auto
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • Auto
ISO Autoyesyesyes
ISO minimum100100100
ISO maximum320032003200
Maximum image resolution4592 x 3056 px4592 x 3056 px4592 x 3056 px
White balance presets888
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Custom modes
  • Daylight
  • Fluorescent
  • Manual
  • Tungsten
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Custom modes
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Fluorescent
  • Incandescent
  • Manual
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Custom modes
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Fluorescent
  • Tungsten
Custom white balanceyesyesyes
Supported image file formatsJPGJPG
N/A
Photo effectsBlack&WhiteVivid
N/A
Image stabilizeryesyesyes
Image stabilization typeNoNoNo
Supported aspect ratios
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
N/A
Uncompressed formatRAWRAWRAW
HDR
N/A
no
N/A
AEB/HDR support
N/A
yes
N/A

Optics and focus

Lens mountSamsung NXSamsung NXSamsung NX
Focus adjustmentAutoAuto
N/A
Focal length multiplier1.5x1.5x1.5x
AutofocusMulti point
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Multi Point Auto Focus
  • Single Auto Focus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Single Auto Focus
Manual focusyesyesyes
Number of focus points151515
Magnification (Crop factor)
N/A
1.5 x
N/A
Maximum aperture
N/A
3.5
N/A
AF assist (auto-focus assist light)
N/A
Lamp
N/A
Contrast autofocus
N/A
yes
N/A
Auto Focus (AF) assist beam
N/A
yes
N/A
Image stabiliser
N/A
Lens based only
N/A
Phase detection autofocus
N/A
no
N/A

Screen and viewfinder

Screen size3.0 in3.0 in3.0 in
Articulated LCDnonono
Screen technologyAMOLEDAMOLEDLCD
Display resolution640 x 480 px640 x 480 px320 x 240 px
Display aspect ratio4:3
N/A
N/A
Screen dots614000614000230000
Touch screennonono
Field of view100.0 %100.0 %98.0 %
Live viewyesyesyes
ViewfinderElectronicElectronicElectronic
Viewfinder coverage100.0 %100.0 %100.0 %
Viewfinder resolution920000.0 px
N/A
N/A
Viewfinder magnification0.86 x0.86 x0.86 x
Eye relief0.8 in
N/A
N/A
Separate info display
N/A
no
N/A

Photography features

Shooting modes
  • Auto
  • Shutter priority
  • Aperture priority
  • Auto
  • Manual
  • Movie
  • Program
  • Scene
  • Shutter priority
N/A
Camera shutter typeElectronicElectronicElectronic
Minimum shutter speed30.0 s30.0 s30.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s1.0 s1.0 s
Shutter priorityyesyesyes
Aperture priorityyesyesyes
Manual exposure modeyesyesyes
Exposure compensation plus333
Exposure compensation minus-3-3-3
Expousure compensation steps
  • 1/2
  • 1/3
  • 1/2
  • 1/3
  • 1/2
  • 1/3
Auto exposure lockyesyes
N/A
AE EV steps
  • 1/3
  • 1/2
  • 1/3
  • 1/2
  • 1/3
  • 1/2
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
  • 10
  • 12
  • 20
  • 30
  • 2
  • 10
  • 20
  • 30
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
  • 12
  • 20
AE frames333
WB Bracketing
Yes
Yes
Yes
Subject / scene modesyesyesyes
Built-in flashyesyesno
Flash range111111
Flash modes
  • Fill-in Flash
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Second-curtain Sync
  • Auto
  • Fill-in
  • Flash OFF
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Second-curtain Sync
  • Auto
  • Fill-in
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Second-curtain Sync
External flashyesyesyes
Continuous drive3.0 fps3.0 fps3.0 fps
Scene modes
  • Documents
  • Night
  • Portrait
  • Landscape
  • Backlight
  • Beach
  • Children
  • Close-up
  • Dawn
  • Dusk
  • Fireworks
  • Night
  • Night portrait
  • Panorama
  • Portrait
  • Snow
  • Sports
  • Sunset
  • Landscape
  • Backlight
  • Beach
  • Children
  • Documents
  • Fireworks
  • Night
  • Portrait
  • Snow
  • Sunset
  • Landscape
Self-timeryesyesyes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
Self-timer optionscustomcustomcustom
Number of exposures
N/A
3
N/A
Continuous shooting
N/A
yes
N/A
Flash sync speed
N/A
1/180s
N/A
External flash connection
N/A
Hot shoe
N/A
Manual settings
N/A
yes
N/A
Speed (JPEG)
N/A
3.0 fps
N/A
Speed (RAW)
N/A
3.0 fps
N/A
Exposure bracketing
N/A
0.3 - 3.0±EV
N/A

Videography features

Maximum resolution1280 x 720 px1280 x 720 px1280 x 720 px
Video recordingyesyesyes
Recording resolutions
  • 320 x 240
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 320 x 240
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 320 x 240
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
HD typeHDHDHD
Supported video file formats
  • H.264
  • MP4
MP4
  • H.264
  • MP4
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
  • NTSC
  • PAL
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Camera playback
  • Single image
  • Slide show
  • Movie
  • Single image
  • Slide show
  • Thumbnails
  • Movie
  • Slide show
  • Thumbnails
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps30.0 fps30.0 fps
Max frame rate (highest resolution)
N/A
30.0 fps
N/A

Audio features

Built-in microphoneyesyesyes
Microphone typeStereoStereoStereo
Voice recordingyes
N/A
yes
Audio systemMono
N/A
N/A
Supported audio file formatsAACAACAAC

Design

Body typeCompactMILCBridge
Colour of productBlackBlackBlack
Environmentally sealednonono
Body material
N/A
Plastic
N/A
Anti-dust system
N/A
yes
N/A

Dimensions

Weight12.45 oz12.45 oz12.17 oz
Width4.84 in4.84 in4.84 in
Height1.57 in1.57 in3.43 in
Depth3.43 in3.43 in1.57 in

Storage

Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SD
  • SDHC
Memory slots1
N/A
N/A
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SD
  • SDHC
Camera file system
  • DCF
  • DPOF 1.1
  • Exif 2.21
  • RAW
  • DCF 2.0
  • DPOF 1.1
  • Exif 2.21
  • RAW
  • DCF 2.0
  • DPOF 1.1
  • Exif 2.2
Maximum memory card size
N/A
32.0 GB
N/A

Power

Power source typeBatteryBatteryAC
Battery life (CIPA)400400200
Battery life (max)3.5 h3.3 h6.7 h
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Lithium-Ion
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity1300.0 mAh1300.0 mAh1300.0 mAh
Battery voltage9.0 V
N/A
N/A
Number of batteries supported111
AC adapter includedyesyes
N/A

Connectivity

HDMIyesyesyes
HDMI ports quantity121
HDMI version1.3
N/A
N/A
USB version2.02.02.0
DC-in jackyesyesyes
Remote controlyesyesyes
PictBridgeyesyesyes
NFC
N/A
no
N/A
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)
N/A
no
N/A
Firewire
N/A
no
N/A

Other features

Orientation sensoryesyesyes
Date imprintingyes
N/A
N/A
Energy Star certifiednono
N/A
Languages support
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • ITA
  • KOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • ITA
  • KOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUS
  • SWE
N/A
Image editing modes
  • Resizing
  • Rotating
  • Resizing
  • Rotating
  • Trimming
  • Resizing
  • Rotating
GPS
N/A
no
N/A
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
N/A
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • ITA
  • KOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • CHI
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • ITA
  • KOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUS
  • SWE
Tripod mounting supported
N/A
N/A
yes

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