Samsung NX5 vs Sony a5000
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony a5000 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" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
- Revealed January 2014
- Replaced the Sony NEX-3N
- Successor is Sony a5100
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On this page, we will be matching up the Samsung NX5 versus Sony a5000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the NX5 (15MP) and a5000 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (APS-C).
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe NX5 was released 4 years earlier than the a5000 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the NX5 matches up against the a5000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX5 and Sony Alpha a5000. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX5 Gallery and Sony a5000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Sony a5000
| NX5 | a5000 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony a5000 over the Samsung NX5
| a5000 | NX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2014 |  | June 2010 | More recent by 43 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Sony a5000
| NX5 | a5000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Samsung NX5 vs Sony a5000 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX5 has got exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony a5000 has dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX5 against the a5000.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX5 and a5000 is 80 and 89 respectively.
Samsung NX5 vs Sony a5000 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NX5 and a5000.
As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony a5000 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The older NX5 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony a5000 Specifications
| Samsung NX5 | Sony Alpha a5000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung NX5 | Sony Alpha a5000 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2010-06-01 | 2014-01-07 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | DRIM Engine | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
| Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 357.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 15 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 5456 x 3632 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 16000 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 15 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Samsung NX | Sony E |
| Total lenses | 32 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 461k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | TFT LCD with 180 upward tilt |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 11.00 m | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60i/24p), 1440 x 1080 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 499 gr (1.10 pounds) | 269 gr (0.59 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") | 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 79 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1089 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 400 shots | 420 shots |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BP1130 | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
| Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $499 | $448 |
