Samsung NX5 vs Sony NEX-5T

Lets look more closely at the Samsung NX5 vs Sony NEX-5T, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX5 (15MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX5 was unveiled 4 years prior to the NEX-5T and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the NX5 scores against the NEX-5T in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX5 and Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX5 Gallery and Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX5 enjoys physical measurements 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 NEX-5T has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the NX5 vs the NEX-5T.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX5 and NEX-5T is 80 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX5 and NEX-5T.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony NEX-5T to provide you with more detail having an extra 1MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older NX5 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.