Samsung NX5 vs Sony A500
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony A500 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
- Launched June 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 630g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Launched August 2009
- Updated by Sony A560
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Below is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung NX5 versus Sony A500, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX5 (15MP) and A500 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (APS-C).
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe NX5 was unveiled 10 months later than the A500 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the NX5 grades against the A500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Sony A500
| NX5 | A500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | June 2010 |  | August 2009 | More recent by 10 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A500 over the Samsung NX5
| A500 | NX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Sony A500
| NX5 | A500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen size |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | No Touch screen |
Samsung NX5 vs Sony A500 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX5 offers outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony A500 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the NX5 compared to the A500.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX5 and A500 is 80 and 63 respectively.
Samsung NX5 vs Sony A500 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The photograph below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX5 and A500.
To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung NX5 to give extra detail having an extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern NX5 provides a benefit in sensor tech.
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony A500 Specifications
| Samsung NX5 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung NX5 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Launched | 2010-06-01 | 2009-08-27 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | DRIM Engine | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 15 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4272 x 2848 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| 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 AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 15 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Available lenses | 32 | 143 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | 0.53x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 11.00 m | 12.00 m |
| Flash modes | 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 |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 | 499g (1.10 lb) | 630g (1.39 lb) |
| Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 64 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.6 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 772 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 400 pictures | 520 pictures |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BP1130 | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $499 | $638 |
