Samsung NX5 vs Sony A7R IV
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![Samsung NX5 front Samsung NX5 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Samsung-NX5.jpg)
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony A7R IV Key Specs
(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
- Launched June 2010
(Full Review)
- 61MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
- Released July 2019
- Succeeded the Sony A7R III
- Replacement is Sony A7R V
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony A7R IV Overview
In this write-up, we will be looking at the Samsung NX5 versus Sony A7R IV, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX5 (15MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the NX5 (APS-C) and A7R IV (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizing.
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The NX5 was unveiled 10 years earlier than the A7R IV and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the NX5 matches up against the A7R IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony A7R IV Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX5 and Sony Alpha A7R IV. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX5 Gallery and Sony A7R IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Sony A7R IV
NX5 | A7R IV |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Samsung NX5
A7R IV | NX5 | |||
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Released | July 2019 | ![]() | June 2010 | Fresher by 111 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1440k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+1210k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Sony A7R IV
NX5 | A7R IV | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Samsung NX5 vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and size. 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 A7R IV has specifications of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).
Look at the Samsung NX5 versus Sony A7R IV in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the NX5 versus the A7R IV.
![Samsung NX5 vs Sony A7R IV size comparison Samsung NX5 vs Sony A7R IV size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-NX5-vs-Sony-Alpha-A7R-IV-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX5 and A7R IV is 80 and 62 respectively.
![Samsung NX5 vs Sony A7R IV top view buttons comparison Samsung NX5 vs Sony A7R IV top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-NX5-vs-Sony-Alpha-A7R-IV-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Samsung NX5 vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The visual here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX5 and A7R IV.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX5 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A7R IV will offer you extra detail having an extra 46 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older NX5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
![Samsung NX5 vs Sony A7R IV sensor size comparison Samsung NX5 vs Sony A7R IV sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Samsung-NX5-vs-Sony-Alpha-A7R-IV-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Samsung NX5 vs Sony A7R IV Screen and ViewFinder
![Samsung NX5 vs Sony A7R IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison Samsung NX5 vs Sony A7R IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-NX5-vs-Sony-Alpha-A7R-IV-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony A7R IV Specifications
Samsung NX5 | Sony Alpha A7R IV | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX5 | Sony Alpha A7R IV |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2010-06-01 | 2019-07-16 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DRIM Engine | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15 megapixels | 61 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 9504 x 6336 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 32000 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 102800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 15 | 567 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Samsung NX | Sony E |
Available lenses | 32 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 1,440k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 5,760k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 11.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync. |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180s | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 499g (1.10 lbs) | 665g (1.47 lbs) |
Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") | 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 99 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 26.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3344 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 pictures | 670 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP1130 | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) |
Card slots | One | Dual |
Retail price | $499 | $3,498 |