Canon 1000D vs Samsung NX5

In this write-up, we are looking at the Canon 1000D versus Samsung NX5, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the 1000D (10MP) and NX5 (15MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 1000D was brought out 22 months earlier than the NX5 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1000D being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the 1000D grades against the NX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 1000D & Samsung NX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 1000D Gallery & Samsung NX5 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 1000D provides outside dimensions of 126mm x 98mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") having a weight of 502 grams (1.11 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX5 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the 1000D versus the NX5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 1000D and NX5 is 70 and 80 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 1000D and NX5.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung NX5 to offer you more detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older 1000D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.