Side by side comparison and review of Sony Alpha5100 ILCE-5100Y + 16-50mm and 55-210mm and Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS. Compare design, sensors, zoom functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect digital camera. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the camera that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony Alpha5100 ILCE-5100Y + 16-50mm and 55-210mm | Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS |
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Product Type | Digital camera - mirrorless system | Digital camera - 4K - mirrorless system |
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Lens Included | 16-50mm and 55-210mm lenses | NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS lens |
Height | 6.28 cm | 6.36 cm |
Width | 10.96 cm | 11.95 cm |
Depth | 3.57 cm | 4.25 cm |
Weight | 224 g | 287 g |
Enclosure Colour | Black | Black | White |
Digital Zoom | 4x | - |
Optical Zoom | 3x | 3.1x |
SENSOR | Sony Alpha5100 ILCE-5100Y + 16-50mm and 55-210mm | Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS |
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Sensor Resolution | 24.3 Megapixel | 28.2 Megapixel |
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Optical Sensor Type | Exmor APS HD CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Total Pixels | 24,700,000 pixels | 30,700,000 pixels |
Effective Sensor Resolution | 24,300,000 pixels | 28,200,000 pixels |
Optical Sensor Size | APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) | APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) |
Frame Rate (Max Resolution) | - | 24 fps |
Sensor Dust Reduction | Yes | Yes |
Sensor Features | Anti-Dust coating | Dust Reduction (image sensor vibration) |
Image Stabiliser | Optical (Steady Shot) | Optical |
Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser | - | Yes |
PROCESSOR | Sony Alpha5100 ILCE-5100Y + 16-50mm and 55-210mm | Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS |
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Image Processor | BIONZ X | DRIMeVs |
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LENS | Sony Alpha5100 ILCE-5100Y + 16-50mm and 55-210mm | Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS |
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Type | Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 16 - 50 mm - f/3.5-5.6 PZ OSS | Zoom lens - 3.1x zoom - 16 - 50 mm - f/3.5-5.6 i-Function |
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Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | 24 - 75mm | - |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | Automatic, manual |
Min Focus Distance | 25 cm | 24 cm |
Max View Angle | 83 degree(s) | 82.6 degree(s) |
Zoom Adjustment | Manual (by ring), motorised drive | Motorised drive |
Lens Construction | 8 groups / 9 elements | 8 groups / 9 elements |
Filter Size | 40.5 mm | 43 mm |
Lens Mounting Type | Sony E-mount | Samsung NX |
Features | ED glass, aspherical lens, Lens Barrel Retraction Function | ED glass, i-Function |
SECOND LENS |
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Type | Telephoto lens - 3.8x zoom - 55 - 210 mm - f/4.5-6.3 | - |
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Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | 82.5 - 315mm | - |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | - |
Min Focus Distance | 1 m | - |
Lens Construction | 9 groups / 13 elements | - |
Filter Size | 49 mm | - |
Features | ED glass | - |
FOCUSING | Sony Alpha5100 ILCE-5100Y + 16-50mm and 55-210mm | Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS |
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Auto Focus | TTL contrast and phase detection | TTL contrast and phase detection |
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Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty | 179 | 209 |
Auto Focus Features | Predictive Focus Control | - |
AE/AF Control | Eye detection AF, Predictive AI Servo AF | - |
Face Detection | Eye Detect AF, Smile Shutter | - |
VIEWFINDER | Sony Alpha5100 ILCE-5100Y + 16-50mm and 55-210mm | Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS |
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Field of View Crop Factor | 1.5 | - |
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EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE | Sony Alpha5100 ILCE-5100Y + 16-50mm and 55-210mm | Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS |
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ISO (Max) | 25600 | 51200 |
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Native ISO | 100-25600 | - |
Light Sensitivity | ISO 100-25600, ISO auto (100-25600) | ISO auto, ISO 51200, ISO 100-25600 |
Exposure Metering | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot |
Exposure Metering Zones | 1200 | 221 |
Exposure Modes | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority |
Shooting Programs | Landscape, portrait mode, macro, night portrait, night scene, sports mode, sunset, handheld twilight, anti-motion blur | Landscape, night mode, silhouette, fireworks, multiple exposure, panorama assist, sunset, waterfall, beauty face, action freeze, rich tone, light trace |
Special Effects | Illustration, Water Colour, miniature, Retro, partial colour, Toy camera, Posterisation, High contrast monochrome, Pop Colour, HDR Painting, Rich-tone monochrome, Soft High-key | Cool, Vivid, landscape, portrait, Water Colour, miniature, Calm, Classic, Forest, Retro, Vignetting, Selective Colour |
White Balance | Custom, automatic, presets | Custom, automatic, presets |
White Balance Presets | Incandescent, cloudy, Flash, daylight, shade, fluorescent light (cool white), fluorescent light (warm white), Underwater, 2500K - 9900K, fluorescent light (daylight white) | Cloudy, tungsten light, Flash, daylight, fluorescent light (daylight), fluorescent light (natural white), fluorescent light (white) |
Shutter Type | Electronic | - |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/4000 sec | 1/6000 sec |
Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
Exposure Compensation | ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps | ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps |
Auto Exposure Bracketing | 3 steps | 3 steps |
White Balance Bracketing | Yes | Yes |
X-sync Speed | 1/160 sec | - |
Exposure Range | EV -1-20 (ISO 100) | - |
DISPLAY | Sony Alpha5100 ILCE-5100Y + 16-50mm and 55-210mm | Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS |
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Type | 3" LCD display | 3" AMOLED display |
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Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
Display Format | 921,600 pixels | 1,036,000 pixels |
Display Form Factor | Folding | Folding |
Display Features | Contrast control, display brightness control | - |
FLASH | Sony Alpha5100 ILCE-5100Y + 16-50mm and 55-210mm | Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS |
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Camera Flash | Pop-up flash | Detachable flash |
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Guide Number (m / ISO 100) | 4 | 8 |
Flash Modes | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction |
Red-Eye Reduction | Yes | Yes |
Features | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation | - |
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER | Sony Alpha5100 ILCE-5100Y + 16-50mm and 55-210mm | Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS |
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Video Recording Modes | FH, FX, PS | - |
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Digital Video Format | AVCHD, H.264, XAVC S | AVI, MJPEG, HEVC |
Image Recording Format | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG | JPEG, RAW, MPO |
Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 4096 x 2160 |
Surround Sound | Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording | - |
Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo | Stereo |
MEMORY | Sony Alpha5100 ILCE-5100Y + 16-50mm and 55-210mm | Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS |
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Memory Card Slot | Memory Stick PRO Duo card, SD card | SD card |
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Supported Memory Cards | SD Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO Duo, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card, Memory Stick XC-HG Duo | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card |
Memory Card Included | - | No |
Image Storage | JPEG 6000 x 4000 JPEG 4240 x 2832 JPEG 3008 x 2000 JPEG 6000 x 3376 JPEG 4240 x 2400 JPEG 3008 x 1688 |
RAW 6480 x 4320 JPEG 6480 x 4320 JPEG 6480 x 3648 JPEG 4560 x 3040 JPEG 4608 x 2592 JPEG 3264 x 2176 JPEG 3328 x 1872 JPEG 2112 x 1408 JPEG 2048 x 1152 JPEG 4320 x 4320 JPEG 3088 x 3088 JPEG 2160 x 2160 JPEG 1408 x 1408 |
Video Capture | AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 60 fps - 28Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 60 fps - 24Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 60 fps - 17Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps - 24Mbps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps - 17Mbps H.264 - 1440 x 1080 - 30 fps - 12Mbps H.264 - 640 x 480 - 30 fps - 3Mbps |
HEVC - 4096 x 2160 - 24 fps HEVC - 3840 x 2160 - 30 fps HEVC - 3840 x 2160 - 25 fps HEVC - 1920 x 1080 - 60 fps HEVC - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps HEVC - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps HEVC - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps HEVC - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps HEVC - 1280 x 720 - 60 fps HEVC - 1280 x 720 - 50 fps HEVC - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps HEVC - 1280 x 720 - 25 fps HEVC - 640 x 480 - 60 fps HEVC - 640 x 480 - 50 fps HEVC - 640 x 480 - 30 fps HEVC - 640 x 480 - 25 fps MJPEG - 640 x 480 - 30 fps MJPEG - 640 x 480 - 25 fps |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony Alpha5100 ILCE-5100Y + 16-50mm and 55-210mm | Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS |
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Battery Type | Sony NP-FW50 Lithium Ion | Samsung BP1130 Lithium Ion |
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Details | Sony NP-FW50 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1080 mAh (included) | Samsung BP1130 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1130 mAh (included) |
Battery Life | Photo shooting - 400 shots Video recording - 1.84 hours |
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CONNECTIONS | Sony Alpha5100 ILCE-5100Y + 16-50mm and 55-210mm | Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS |
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Interface | HDMI, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC (Near Field Communication) | HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC (Near Field Communication), Bluetooth |
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Connectivity Features | Remote control via mobile devices, remote live view | Remote control via mobile devices, Remote Viewfinder Pro |
Print Standard | DPOF support, Exif Print support, PRINT Image Matching | - |
Flash Terminal | Hot shoe | Hot shoe |
Connector Type | USB 2.0 HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D) |
USB 2.0 HDMI output |
FEATURES | Sony Alpha5100 ILCE-5100Y + 16-50mm and 55-210mm | Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS |
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Self-Timer Delay | 10 sec, 2sec | 2 - 30 sec |
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Continuous Shooting Speed | 3 frames per second, 6 frames per second | 9 frames per second |
HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | Auto HDR mode |
Additional Features | Built-in speaker, RGB primary colour filter, sharpness control, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, saturation control, Sweep Panorama technology, Dynamic Range Optimizer, face detection, USB charging, built-in help guide, 24p Cinema Mode, peripheral illumination correction, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator, Chromatic Aberration Compensation (CAC), Anti-motion Blur Mode, Intelligent AUTO (iAUTO), High ISO NR, Superior Auto mode, Clear Image Zoom, noise reduction over long exposures, Lens Distortion Correction, PlayMemories Camera Apps support, BRAVIA Sync function, PhotoTV HD, Auto Object Framing | Adaptive Digital Noise Reduction, Smart AUTO, Time-Lapse recording, high ISO speed noise reduction, GPS via mobile, Samsung Auto Shot (SAS) |
OTHERS | Sony Alpha5100 ILCE-5100Y + 16-50mm and 55-210mm | Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS |
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Included Accessories | Lens hood, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, shoulder strap, AC power adaptor, micro-USB cable | - |
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Software | - | Samsung Raw Converter, CyberLink Power Media Player, iLauncher, Samsung Movie Converter, Samsung DNG Converter |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 40 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | - | 0 °C |