Samsung NX100 vs Canon T5

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Samsung NX100 vs Canon T5

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APS-C 369.7mm²
14.6 megapixels

Go in depth with our full Samsung NX100 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the NX100.

APS-C 332.3mm²
18.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

Go in depth with our full Canon T5 Review.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon T5 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Samsung NX200
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Succeeded by the Canon T6
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Differences

Samsung NX100 advantages over Canon T5

Larger sensor
APS-C vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 5.16 vs 4.30 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Thinner
34 mm vs 77 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
463g vs 689g
Lighter weight
More dots on screen
614k vs 461k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen

Canon T5 advantages over Samsung NX100

Lens selection
Excellent vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Fast startup
~0.50 vs 1.1 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
T5 test data on DxO Mark NX100 test data on DxO Mark

724 vs 563 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
More pixels
18.0 vs 14.6 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Bigger JPEG buffer
12 vs 8 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
12800 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Read our Samsung NX100 Review

Very good image quality with great color accuracy; Lightweight and compact design; Great value for the money; Canon EF-S mount provides access to a vast array of lens options; Feature Guide and Creative Auto helps new users.
Slow burst mode; Shallow buffer; Without AF assist from flash low-light AF can struggle; Dynamic range and high ISO performance not as good as some competing models; No continuous AF in movie mode; Mono sound; No external mic jack.
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The Competition

Compared to Sony NEX-5

Samsung NX100

Sony NEX-5

$799
APS-C

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

$700
APS-C

Lens selection
In-camera panoramas

Compare Samsung NX100 vs Sony NEX-5

Canon T5

Sony NEX-5

$399
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

$700
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon T5 vs Sony NEX-5

Compared to Sony NEX-5N

Samsung NX100

Sony NEX-5N

$799
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

$700
APS-C

Lens selection
In-camera panoramas

Compare Samsung NX100 vs Sony NEX-5N

Canon T5

Sony NEX-5N

$399
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

$700
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon T5 vs Sony NEX-5N

Compared to Sony NEX-6

Samsung NX100

Sony NEX-6

$799
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

$549
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX100 vs Sony NEX-6

Canon T5

Sony NEX-6

$399
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

$549
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T5 vs Sony NEX-6

Compared to Sony A58

Samsung NX100

Sony A58

$799
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Fast startup

$598
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX100 vs Sony A58

Canon T5

Sony A58

$399
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

$598
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T5 vs Sony A58

Compared to Canon T5i

Samsung NX100

Canon T5i

$799
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$539
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Samsung NX100 vs Canon T5i

Canon T5

Canon T5i

$399
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

$539
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

Compare Canon T5 vs Canon T5i

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