Samsung NX5 vs Sony A9 II

Lets look a little more in depth at the Samsung NX5 versus Sony A9 II, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX5 (15MP) and A9 II (24MP) and the NX5 (APS-C) and A9 II (Full frame) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX5 was brought out 10 years earlier than the A9 II and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the NX5 grades against the A9 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX5 and Sony Alpha A9 Mark II. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX5 Gallery and Sony A9 II Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX5 provides exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony A9 II has measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the NX5 versus the A9 II.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX5 and A9 II is 80 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The visual below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX5 and A9 II.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX5 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A9 II will provide you with greater detail having its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The older NX5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.