Samsung NX5 vs Sony A700
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony A700 Key Specs
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- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
- Released December 2007
- Replaced the Konica Minolta 7D
- New Model is Sony A77
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Below, we will be reviewing the Samsung NX5 vs Sony A700, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX5 (15MP) and A700 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).
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Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the NX5 scores versus the A700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Sony A700
| NX5 | A700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | June 2010 |  | December 2007 | More recent by 30 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Samsung NX5
| A700 | NX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Sony A700
| NX5 | A700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Samsung NX5 vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX5 has got 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) whilst the Sony A700 has specifications of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the NX5 compared to the A700.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the NX5 and A700 is 80 and 58 respectively.
Samsung NX5 vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX5 and A700.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung NX5 to provide you with more detail using its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern NX5 provides a benefit in sensor technology.
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony A700 Specifications
| Samsung NX5 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung NX5 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
| Launched | 2010-06-01 | 2007-12-19 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | DRIM Engine | - |
| 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 alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4272 x 2848 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 15 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Samsung NX | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Amount of lenses | 32 | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | 0.6x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 11.00 m | 12.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/180 secs | 1/250 secs |
| 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) | - |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Video 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 | 499g (1.10 lb) | 768g (1.69 lb) |
| Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") | 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 66 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.9 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 581 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 400 photographs | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | BP1130 | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Dual |
| Retail cost | $499 | $1,000 |