Samsung NX5 vs Sony a3500
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony a3500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Revealed June 2010
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
- Launched March 2014
- Older Model is Sony A3000
Photography Glossary Samsung NX5 vs Sony a3500 Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Samsung NX5 vs Sony a3500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX5 (15MP) and a3500 (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).
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Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the NX5 matches up vs the a3500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Sony a3500
| NX5 | a3500 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Samsung NX5
| a3500 | NX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | March 2014 |  | June 2010 | Fresher by 46 months |
Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Sony a3500
| NX5 | a3500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lacking Touch screen |
Samsung NX5 vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX5 has got outside measurements 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 a3500 has measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the NX5 versus the a3500.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX5 and a3500 is 80 and 69 respectively.
Samsung NX5 vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX5 and a3500.
As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony a3500 to produce more detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older NX5 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony a3500 Specifications
| Samsung NX5 | Sony Alpha a3500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung NX5 | Sony Alpha a3500 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2010-06-01 | 2014-03-21 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | DRIM Engine | BIONZ image |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 15 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 5456 x 3632 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 16000 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 15 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | Sony E |
| Amount of lenses | 32 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | 0.47x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 11.00 m | 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/180 secs | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 499 grams (1.10 pounds) | 411 grams (0.91 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") | 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 400 shots | 470 shots |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BP1130 | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | - |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $499 | $398 |