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Samsung NX5 vs Sony A35

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX5 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Samsung NX5 vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Announced June 2010
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Older Model is Sony A33
  • Later Model is Sony A37
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony A35 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Samsung NX5 and Sony A35, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX5 (15MP) and the A35 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The NX5 was announced 15 months earlier than the A35 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the NX5 scores versus the A35 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Sony A35

 NX5 A35 

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Samsung NX5

 A35 NX5 
IntroducedSeptember 2011June 2010Fresher by 15 months
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Sony A35

 NX5 A35 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Samsung NX5 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX5 offers physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony A35 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX5 and Sony A35 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the NX5 compared to the A35.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony A35 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX5 and A35 is 80 and 69 respectively.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The photograph here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX5 and A35.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony A35 to resolve greater detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older NX5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX5 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX5 Portrait photography advice
Sony A35 Portrait photography advice
73
you can focus manually
good resolution (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
73
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX5
Street photography with Sony A35
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
71
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than average in class (415 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX5 Sports photography details
Sony A35 Sports photography details
52
good resolution (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery (400 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
bad battery (440 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX5 Travel photography features
Sony A35 Travel photography features
63
good battery (400 shots)
good resolution (15MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
58
lighter than average in class (415 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery (440 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX5 Landscape photography details
Sony A35 Landscape photography details
68
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (400 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse function
69
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
bad battery (440 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX5 Vlogging information
Sony A35 Vlogging information
24
provides face detect autofocus
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
36
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic port
lighter than average in class (415 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX5 and Sony A35
 Samsung NX5Sony SLT-A35
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX5 Sony SLT-A35
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2010-06-01 2011-09-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIM Engine Bionz
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 15MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4592 x 3056 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 15 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 32 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 11.00 m 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 gr (1.10 lbs) 415 gr (0.91 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 763
Other
Battery life 400 images 440 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $499 $598