Samsung NX5 vs Sony A77 II

Here, we will be analyzing the Samsung NX5 versus Sony A77 II, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the NX5 (15MP) and A77 II (24MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX5 was announced 5 years earlier than the A77 II and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the NX5 matches up versus the A77 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX5 & Sony SLT-A77 II. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX5 Gallery & Sony A77 II Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX5 has exterior 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 A77 II has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the NX5 compared to the A77 II.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NX5 and A77 II is 80 and 62 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NX5 and A77 II.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony A77 II to result in greater detail with its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older NX5 will be behind in sensor technology.