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Samsung NX5 vs Sony A7R III

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX5 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R III front
Portability
63
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84

Samsung NX5 vs Sony A7R III Key Specs

Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Released June 2010
Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Launched October 2017
  • Superseded the Sony A7R II
  • Replacement is Sony A7R IV
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony A7R III Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Samsung NX5 versus Sony A7R III, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX5 (15MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the NX5 (APS-C) and A7R III (Full frame) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX5 was launched 8 years before the A7R III and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the NX5 grades versus the A7R III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Sony A7R III

 NX5 A7R III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Samsung NX5

 A7R III NX5 
LaunchedOctober 2017June 2010Fresher by 90 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1440k230kSharper screen (+1210k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Sony A7R III

 NX5 A7R III 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung NX5 vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX5 enjoys external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony A7R III has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the NX5 against the A7R III.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony A7R III size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX5 and A7R III is 80 and 63 respectively.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony A7R III top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NX5 and A7R III.

Clearly, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX5 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A7R III will produce more detail utilizing its extra 27MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older NX5 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony A7R III sensor size comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Sony A7R III Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX5 vs Sony A7R III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX5 Portrait photography advice
Sony A7R III Portrait photography advice
73
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
86
has manual focus
MP count great (42 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX5
Street photography with Sony A7R III
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average (499g)
79
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
includes focus via touch
weather sealing
great high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX5
Sports photography with Sony A7R III
52
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery power (400 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
89
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (42 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery power (650 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX5
Travel photography with Sony A7R III
63
great battery power (400 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (499 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
74
great battery power (650 per charge)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
MP count great (42MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX5 Landscape photography advice
Sony A7R III Landscape photography advice
68
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (400 shots)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
87
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (42MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
great battery power (650 shots)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX5 Vlogging info
Sony A7R III Vlogging info
24
comes with face detect focusing
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
heavier than average (499g)
37
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony A7R III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX5 and Sony A7R III
 Samsung NX5Sony Alpha A7R III
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX5 Sony Alpha A7R III
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2010-06-01 2017-10-25
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip DRIM Engine Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 42MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4592 x 3056 7952 x 5304
Highest native ISO 3200 32000
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 15 425
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Sony E
Amount of lenses 32 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 11.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 499 grams (1.10 pounds) 657 grams (1.45 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 100
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.7
DXO Low light score not tested 3523
Other
Battery life 400 photographs 650 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one)
Card slots One Two
Retail price $499 $2,800