Samsung NX1 vs Sony a5000

Let's examine more closely at the Samsung NX1 vs Sony a5000, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and a5000 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The NX1 was brought out 9 months later than the a5000 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the NX1 scores against the a5000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX1 & Sony Alpha a5000. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX1 Gallery & Sony a5000 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX1 has got external measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sony a5000 has specifications of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the NX1 and the a5000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NX1 and a5000 is 66 and 89 respectively.

Usually, its hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1 and a5000.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung NX1 to deliver greater detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern NX1 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.