Samsung NX5 vs Sony A580

Here is a thorough analysis of the Samsung NX5 vs Sony A580, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX5 (15MP) and the A580 (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX5 was revealed 11 months earlier than the A580 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the NX5 matches up versus the A580 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX5 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX5 Gallery & Sony A580 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX5 offers outer 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) whilst the Sony A580 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the NX5 vs the A580.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NX5 and A580 is 80 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX5 and A580.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony A580 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The older NX5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.