Samsung NX200 vs Canon T5

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Samsung NX200 vs Canon T5

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APS-C 369.7mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Samsung NX200 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the NX200.

APS-C 332.3mm²
18.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

Go in depth with our full Canon T5 Review.
How does it shoot? Canon T5 in the real world.
See real-world photos taken with the T5.
Compare Canon T5 image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon T5 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Samsung NX300
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Differences

Samsung NX200 advantages over Canon T5

Larger sensor
APS-C vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
More dynamic range

More dynamic range

Cameras with more dynamic range allow you to take photos with dramatic differences in highlight and shadow areas while retaining detail in both.

Think of a brilliant sunset on a rocky beach: Bright sunset in the background, with dark rocks in the foreground. High dynamic range means more of the extremes will be faithfully reproduced.

Dynamic range test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
NX200 test data on DxO Mark T5 test data on DxO Mark

12.6 vs 11.3 evs
Retain detail in highlight and shadows
Thinner
36 mm vs 77 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
525g vs 689g
Lighter weight
Faster JPEG shooting
6.6 fps vs 3.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Canon T5 advantages over Samsung NX200

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 3.6 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 NX200 test data on DxO Mark

724 vs 618 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Longer stills battery life
More info

Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

500 vs 320 shots
Capture more photos
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

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
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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

Sleek, more professional camera design; faster autofocus system and burst modes; solid performance at high ISOs despite the bump up in megapixels.
Significantly more expensive than previous model; slow buffer clearing with RAW images; with kit lens attached, camera becomes less portable.
Read our Samsung NX200 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.
Read our Canon T5 Review

The Competition

Compared to Sony NEX-C3

Samsung NX200

Sony NEX-C3

$600
APS-C

Shoots 1080p video
More pixels

$559
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-C3

Canon T5

Sony NEX-C3

$399
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

$559
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

Compare Canon T5 vs Sony NEX-C3

Compared to Sony NEX-5N

Samsung NX200

Sony NEX-5N

$600
APS-C

More pixels
Bigger JPEG buffer

$700
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Samsung NX200 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-5R

Samsung NX200

Sony NEX-5R

$600
APS-C

More pixels

$499
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX200 vs Sony NEX-5R

Canon T5

Sony NEX-5R

$399
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T5 vs Sony NEX-5R

Compared to Sony A58

Samsung NX200

Sony A58

$600
APS-C

Thinner
Lighter weight

$598
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX200 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 NX200

Canon T5i

$600
APS-C

Larger sensor
More dynamic range

$539
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Samsung NX200 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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