Samsung NX5 vs Sony A290
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony A290 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced June 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
- Introduced June 2010
- Older Model is Sony A230
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Below, we will be contrasting the Samsung NX5 and Sony A290, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX5 (15MP) and the A290 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (APS-C).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe NX5 was brought out around the same time to the A290 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the NX5 scores versus the A290 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX5 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX5 Gallery & Sony A290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Sony A290
| NX5 | A290 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony A290 over the Samsung NX5
| A290 | NX5 |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Sony A290
| NX5 | A290 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | June 2010 |  | June 2010 | Similar age |
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lack of Touch screen |
Samsung NX5 vs Sony A290 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX5 offers physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony A290 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") having a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the NX5 versus the A290.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX5 and A290 is 80 and 66 respectively.
Samsung NX5 vs Sony A290 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The visual below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX5 and A290.
As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung NX5 to give you extra detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively.
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony A290 Specifications
| Samsung NX5 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung NX5 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Introduced | 2010-06-01 | 2010-06-09 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | DRIM Engine | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 15MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 15 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Samsung NX | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Total lenses | 32 | 143 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | 0.55x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 11.00 m | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/180s | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Video data format | H.264 | - |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 499 grams (1.10 lbs) | 549 grams (1.21 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 66 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.5 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 615 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 400 pictures | 290 pictures |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BP1130 | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo, SD/SDHC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $499 | $600 |
