Sony FX3 vs Samsung NX5

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Specifications

General	Sony FX3	Samsung NX5
Brand	Sony	Samsung
Model	FX3	NX5
Camera Type	Interchangeable Lens	Interchangeable Lens
Body Type	Mirrorless	Mirrorless
Video Capture

Sensor	Sony FX3	Samsung NX5
Sensor Type	BSI-CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Size	Full Frame	APS-C
Sensor Dimensions	35.6 x 23.8 mm	23.4 x 15.6 mm
Total Pixels	12.1 Megapixel	15 Megapixel
Effective Pixels	10.2 Megapixel	15 Megapixel
Low Pass Filter
Native ISO Range	80 - 102,400	100 - 3,200
Boosted ISO Range	50 - 409,600

Photo	Sony FX3	Samsung NX5
Processor	BIONZ XR	DRIM Engine
Max Image Resolution	4240 x 2832	4592 x 3056
Other Resolutions		4592 x 2584, 3872 x 2592, 3872 x 2176, 3008 x 2000, 3008 x 1688, 1920 x 1280, 1920 x 1080, 1472 x 976
Image Aspect Ratios		3:2, 16:9
Image File Format	HEIF, JPEG, RAW
JPEG Quality Levels		Normal, Fine, Superfine
Timelapse Recording	With downloadable app
White Balance	2500 to 9900K Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
WB Bracketing		3 frames from +/-1 to +/-3 in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis

Focus	Sony FX3	Samsung NX5
Focusing System	Fast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)
Autofocus Modes	Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View	Multi-area Selective single-point Single Continuous Face Detection Live View
Lens Servo	Automatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus
Number of Focus Points	759	15
Touch-to-Focus
Live View Autofocus
Animal Eye Detection
Vehicle Tracking Mode
Insect Tracking Mode
Contrast Detection for Autofocus
Phase Detection for Autofocus

Optics	Sony FX3	Samsung NX5
Lens Mount	Sony E	Samsung NX
Crop Factor	1x	1.5x
Image Stabilization	5-Axis Sensor Shift
Digital Image Stabilization
Lens Breathing Correction
Gyroscopic Stabilization

Screen	Sony FX3	Samsung NX5
Screen Type	Fully Articulated	Fixed
Screen Technology	TFT LCD	Active Matrix OLED screen
Touch Screen
Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
Screen Size	3.0"	3.0"
Screen Resolution	1,440k dot	230k dot
Top LCD Screen
Live View
Live Composition

Viewfinder	Sony FX3	Samsung NX5
Viewfinder		Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage		100%
Viewfinder Magnification		0.86x
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)		0.57x

Shutter	Sony FX3	Samsung NX5
Shutter Type	Electronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
Min Shutter Speed	30 sec	30 sec
Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)	1/8000 sec	1/4000 sec
Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)	1/8000 sec
Max Continuous Shooting	10.0 fps	3.0 fps

Flash	Sony FX3	Samsung NX5
Built-in Flash
Flash Modes		Auto On Off Red-eye Fill-in 1st/2nd Curtain Smart Flash Manual
Flash Range		11.00 m
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/125 sec	1/180 sec
External Flash Connectivity
External Flash System	TTL
External Flash Connection	Intelligent Hot Shoe

Exposure	Sony FX3	Samsung NX5
Exposure Metering Modes	Multi Center-weighted Highlight-weighted Average Spot Partial	Multi Center-weighted Spot
Exposure Modes	Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
Metering Range	-3 to +20 EV
Exposure Compensation		±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
Exposure Bracketing		±3 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)

DXO	Sony FX3	Samsung NX5
DxO Low Light ISO	3900
DxO Color Depth	24.2
DxO Dynamic Range	13.4
DxO Overall Score	85

Video	Sony FX3	Samsung NX5
Internal Recording Modes	H.265 Long GOP/XAVC HS 4:2:2 10-Bit 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps [50 to 280 Mbps] H.265 Long GOP/XAVC HS 4:2:0 10-Bit 3840 x 2160 @ 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps [30 to 150 Mbps] MPEG-4 AVC/XAVC S 4:2:2 10-Bit 3840 x 2160 @ 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps [100 to 280 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88/200/240 fps [50 Mbps] MPEG-4 AVC/XAVC S 4:2:0 8-Bit 3840 x 2160 @ 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps [60 to 200 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88/200/240 fps [16 to 100 Mbps] MPEG-4 AVC/XAVC S-I 4:2:2 10-Bit 4096 x 2160 @ 1/2/3/6/12/23.98/24/29.97/48.00/59.94 fps 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/25/29.97/59.94/100/119.88 fps [240 to 600 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88/200/240 fps [89 to 222 Mbps] XAVC Proxy Full HD: 1920 x 1080 [9 to 16 Mbps] HD: 1280 x 720 [6 Mbps]
Interval Recording
Video Formats	MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265	H.264
Max Video Resolution	3840 x 2160	1280 x 720
10-bit 4:2:2 Color
External Recording Modes	Raw 16-Bit via HDMI 4264 x 2408 @ 23.98/25/50/59.94 fps 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps
No crop on 4K Videos
Focus Mapping function for Videos
Webcam Functionality
Tally/Front Recording Light
Gamma Curve	HDR-HLG, S Cinetone, Sony S-Log 2, Sony S-Log 3, Standard
Unlimited Video Recording
Recording Limit	13 hours
IP Streaming

Terminals	Sony FX3	Samsung NX5
Audio I/O	2 x XLR / 1/4" TRS Combo Mic/Line Input on Included Handle 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input on Camera Body 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output on Camera Body
Power I/O	1 x USB-C Input
Other I/O	1 x USB-C (Ethernet, USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) (Shared with Power Input) 1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB
USB Speed	USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
HDMI Output	Full Size	Mini
Speaker	Mono
Built-in Microphone		Stereo
Microphone Input
Headphone Output
Flash Sync Port

Connectivity	Sony FX3	Samsung NX5
Built-in GPS
Built-In Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi Version	Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
Built-In Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version	5
NFC
Mobile App Compatible	: Android & iOS App Name: Creators' App *As of June, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
Remote Control		Optional SR9NX01

Environmental	Sony FX3	Samsung NX5
Environmental Sealing
Operating Temperature	32 to 72°F / 0 to 40°C
Storage Temperature	-4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C

Physical	Sony FX3	Samsung NX5
Dimensions	130 x 78 x 85 mm (5.1 x 3.1 x 3.3")	123 x 87 x 40 mm (4.84 x 3.43 x 1.57")
Weight (inc. batteries)	715 g (1.58 lb/ 25.3 oz)	499 g (1.10 lb / 17.60 oz)
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	9.7 x 9.4 x 5.8"
Package Weight	3.775 lb

Power and Storage	Sony FX3	Samsung NX5
Battery Pack	NP-FZ100	BP1130
Battery Life	600 shots	400 shots
USB Charging
Internal Storage
External Storage	Dual Slot: CFexpress Type A / SD	Single Slot: SD/SDHC

Other	Sony FX3	Samsung NX5
Self Timer	2 or 10 sec; continuous 3 or 5 exposures	2 sec to 30 sec
Orientation Sensor
Tripod Mounting Thread	1/4"-20 Female
Accessory Mount	1 x Intelligent Hot Shoe 5 x 1/4"-20 Female on Camera Body 3 x 1/4"-20 Female on Included Handle
Material of Construction	Magnesium Alloy
Electronic Level Gauge
Included Accessories	rechargeable battery np-fz100, battery charger bc-qz1, power cord, xlr handle unit, accessory shoe kit, body cap, accessory shoe cap, handle shoe cap, usb-a to usb-c cable (usb 3.2)

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