Samsung NX5 vs Sony A7R II

The following is a in-depth overview of the Samsung NX5 vs Sony A7R II, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX5 (15MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the NX5 (APS-C) and A7R II (Full frame) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX5 was brought out 6 years before the A7R II which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the NX5 grades versus the A7R II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX5 and Sony Alpha A7R II. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX5 Gallery and Sony A7R II Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX5 enjoys outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony A7R II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the NX5 compared to the A7R II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX5 and A7R II is 80 and 68 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX5 and A7R II.

All in all, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX5 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A7R II will result in more detail having its extra 27MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged NX5 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.