Samsung NX5 vs Sony A900

Lets take a more detailed look at the Samsung NX5 versus Sony A900, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the NX5 (15MP) and A900 (25MP) and the NX5 (APS-C) and A900 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX5 was launched 20 months after the A900 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the NX5 scores against the A900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX5 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX5 Gallery & Sony A900 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX5 features 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) while the Sony A900 has proportions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Compare the Samsung NX5 versus Sony A900 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the NX5 and the A900.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NX5 and A900 is 80 and 54 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX5 and A900.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX5 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A900 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer NX5 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.