Canon 5D vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Here, we will be looking at the Canon 5D vs Samsung Galaxy NX, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the 5D (13MP) and Galaxy NX (20MP) and the 5D (Full frame) and Galaxy NX (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The 5D was released 8 years prior to the Galaxy NX and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon 5D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 5D grades against the Galaxy NX in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 5D and Samsung Galaxy NX. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 5D Gallery and Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 5D offers outer measurements of 152mm x 113mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy NX has sizing of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

See the Canon 5D vs Samsung Galaxy NX in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the 5D vs the Galaxy NX.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 5D and Galaxy NX is 55 and 82 respectively.

Often, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 5D and Galaxy NX.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 5D due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung Galaxy NX will give you more detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older 5D is going to be behind in sensor technology.