Samsung NX5 vs Sony A58

On this page, we are analyzing the Samsung NX5 vs Sony A58, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the NX5 (15MP) and A58 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX5 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the A58 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the NX5 matches up versus the A58 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX5 & Sony SLT-A58. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX5 Gallery & Sony A58 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX5 enjoys outside 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 A58 has dimensions of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the NX5 compared to the A58.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX5 and A58 is 80 and 68 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The photograph here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX5 and A58.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony A58 to show more detail having an extra 5MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older NX5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.