Samsung NX5 vs Sony A6600

Below, we are comparing the Samsung NX5 vs Sony A6600, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the NX5 (15MP) and A6600 (24MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX5 was released 10 years earlier than the A6600 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the NX5 matches up versus the A6600 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX5 and Sony Alpha a6600. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX5 Gallery and Sony A6600 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung NX5 offers physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony A6600 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

See the Samsung NX5 vs Sony A6600 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the NX5 versus the A6600.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the NX5 and A6600 is 80 and 77 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The image below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX5 and A6600.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony A6600 to show more detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged NX5 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.