Samsung NX5 vs Sony A7 III

Let's take a more detailed look at the Samsung NX5 versus Sony A7 III, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the NX5 (15MP) and A7 III (24MP) and the NX5 (APS-C) and A7 III (Full frame) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX5 was introduced 8 years prior to the A7 III and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the NX5 scores versus the A7 III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX5 and Sony Alpha A7 III. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX5 Gallery and Sony A7 III Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX5 provides external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony A7 III has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

See the Samsung NX5 versus Sony A7 III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the NX5 versus the A7 III.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NX5 and A7 III is 80 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX5 and A7 III.

All in all, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX5 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A7 III will give extra detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The older NX5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.