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Samsung NX5 vs Sony A7S II

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX5 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S II front
Portability
68
Imaging
61
Features
76
Overall
67

Samsung NX5 vs Sony A7S II Key Specs

Samsung NX5
(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
  • Announced June 2010
Sony A7S II
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Boost to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Released October 2015
  • Earlier Model is Sony A7S
  • Updated by Sony A7S III
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony A7S II Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Samsung NX5 vs Sony A7S II, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX5 (15MP) and A7S II (12MP) and the NX5 (APS-C) and A7S II (Full frame) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX5 was released 6 years prior to the A7S II and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the NX5 scores versus the A7S II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Sony A7S II

 NX5 A7S II 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Samsung NX5

 A7S II NX5 
ReleasedOctober 2015June 2010More recent by 65 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k230kCrisper screen (+999k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Sony A7S II

 NX5 A7S II 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Samsung NX5 vs Sony A7S II Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX5 features external dimensions 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 A7S II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the NX5 against the A7S II.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony A7S II size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the NX5 and A7S II is 80 and 68 respectively.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony A7S II top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Sony A7S II Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX5 and A7S II.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX5 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX5 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older NX5 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony A7S II sensor size comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Sony A7S II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX5 vs Sony A7S II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX5 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A7S II Portrait photography highlights
73
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
68
focusing manually
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX5 Street photography information
Sony A7S II Street photography information
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (499g)
78
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
very good high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7S II as a Sports photography camera
52
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
58
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
bad battery life (370 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX5 Travel photography highlights
Sony A7S II Travel photography highlights
63
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (499g)
screen is not selfie friendly
49
weather sealing
bad battery life (370 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX5 Landscape photography advice
Sony A7S II Landscape photography advice
68
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (400 shots)
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
71
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
sensor resolution low (12MP)
bad battery life (370 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX5
Vlogging with Sony A7S II
24
offers face detect autofocus
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony A7S II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX5 and Sony A7S II
 Samsung NX5Sony Alpha A7S II
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX5 Sony Alpha A7S II
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2010-06-01 2015-10-12
Body design 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 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3056 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 3200 102400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 409600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 15 169
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Sony E
Total lenses 32 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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 no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s -
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) 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps])
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 499 gr (1.10 lb) 627 gr (1.38 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 2993
Other
Battery life 400 photographs 370 photographs
Battery form 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 recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $499 $2,767