Nikon Z8 vs Samsung NX5

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon Z8 versus Samsung NX5, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z8 (46MP) and NX5 (15MP) and the Z8 (Full frame) and NX5 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z8 was launched 13 years after the NX5 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Z8 grades against the NX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z8 and Samsung NX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon Z8 Gallery and Samsung NX5 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon Z8 provides outer dimensions of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs) and the Samsung NX5 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon Z8 versus Samsung NX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Z8 and the NX5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Z8 and NX5 is 55 and 80 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z8 and NX5.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z8 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z8 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 31MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher Z8 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.