Samsung NX5 vs Sony A7R
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony A7R Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Released June 2010
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
- Introduced February 2014
- Successor is Sony A7R II
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Following is a complete overview of the Samsung NX5 and Sony A7R, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the NX5 (15MP) and A7R (36MP) and the NX5 (APS-C) and A7R (Full frame) possess different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe NX5 was brought out 4 years before the A7R which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the NX5 matches up vs the A7R with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Sony A7R
| NX5 | A7R |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Samsung NX5
| A7R | NX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2014 |  | June 2010 | More modern by 45 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 1230k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Sony A7R
| NX5 | A7R | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Samsung NX5 vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Samsung NX5 offers exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the NX5 vs the A7R.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX5 and A7R is 80 and 78 respectively.
Samsung NX5 vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX5 and A7R.
As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX5 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A7R will resolve more detail having its extra 21MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged NX5 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony A7R Specifications
| Samsung NX5 | Sony Alpha A7R | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung NX5 | Sony Alpha A7R |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Released | 2010-06-01 | 2014-02-13 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | DRIM Engine | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
| Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 861.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 15 megapixels | 36 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 7360 x 4912 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 15 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Samsung NX | Sony E |
| Total lenses | 32 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | Xtra Fine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | 0.71x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 11.00 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | no built-in flash |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/180s | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 499 gr (1.10 lb) | 465 gr (1.03 lb) |
| Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") | 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 95 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 25.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.1 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2746 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 400 images | 340 images |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BP1130 | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
| Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $499 | $1,898 |