Samsung NX5 vs Sony A450
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony A450 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
- Released June 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
- Introduced January 2010
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On this page, we are reviewing the Samsung NX5 and Sony A450, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX5 (15MP) and the A450 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).
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Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the NX5 matches up vs the A450 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Sony A450
| NX5 | A450 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Samsung NX5
| A450 | NX5 |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Sony A450
| NX5 | A450 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | June 2010 |  | January 2010 | Same generation |
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither has Touch display |
Samsung NX5 vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX5 has exterior measurements 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 A450 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the NX5 compared to the A450.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX5 and A450 is 80 and 65 respectively.
Samsung NX5 vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The image below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX5 and A450.
To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung NX5 to provide extra detail due to its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively.
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony A450 Specifications
| Samsung NX5 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung NX5 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Released | 2010-06-01 | 2010-01-05 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | DRIM Engine | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 15 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 15 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Samsung NX | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Number of lenses | 32 | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | TFT Clear Photo Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | 0.53x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 11.00 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/180 secs | 1/160 secs |
| 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) | - |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Video data format | H.264 | - |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 499 gr (1.10 pounds) | 560 gr (1.23 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") | 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 66 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.8 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 769 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 400 shots | 1050 shots |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BP1130 | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $499 | $1,241 |