Fujifilm X-A5 vs Samsung NX5

Below, we are looking at the Fujifilm X-A5 versus Samsung NX5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and NX5 (15MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was announced 7 years after the NX5 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-A5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X-A5 grades against the NX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-A5 and Samsung NX5. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-A5 Gallery and Samsung NX5 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A5 features external dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Samsung NX5 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 compared to the NX5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A5 and NX5 is 86 and 80 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The pic below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A5 and NX5.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm X-A5 to provide more detail with its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-A5 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.