Samsung NX5 vs Sony A68
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony A68 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced June 2010
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
- Launched November 2015
- Older Model is Sony A65
Samsung NX5 vs Sony A68 Overview
Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung NX5 vs Sony A68, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX5 (15MP) and A68 (24MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe NX5 was brought out 6 years before the A68 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the NX5 scores against the A68 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung NX5 vs Sony A68 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX5 and Sony SLT-A68. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX5 Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Sony A68
NX5 | A68 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Samsung NX5
A68 | NX5 | |||
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Launched | November 2015 | June 2010 | Fresher by 66 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Sony A68
NX5 | A68 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Samsung NX5 vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung NX5 comes with physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony A68 has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).
Compare the Samsung NX5 vs Sony A68 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the NX5 versus the A68.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX5 and A68 is 80 and 64 respectively.
Samsung NX5 vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX5 and A68.
As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony A68 to give greater detail having its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older NX5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony A68 Specifications
Samsung NX5 | Sony SLT-A68 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX5 | Sony SLT-A68 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2010-06-01 | 2015-11-06 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
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 | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 15 | 79 |
Cross type focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Total lenses | 32 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 11.00 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 499 grams (1.10 lb) | 610 grams (1.34 lb) |
Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") | 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 701 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 photographs | 510 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP1130 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $499 | $581 |