Samsung NX5 vs Sony NEX-5R

In this article, we will be looking at the Samsung NX5 and Sony NEX-5R, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX5 (15MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX5 was introduced 3 years prior to the NEX-5R and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the NX5 scores vs the NEX-5R in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX5 & Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX5 Gallery & Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX5 enjoys outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5R has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX5 and Sony NEX-5R in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the NX5 compared to the NEX-5R.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX5 and NEX-5R is 80 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX5 and NEX-5R.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony NEX-5R to provide you with greater detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older NX5 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.