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Samsung NX5 vs Sony A77 II

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX5 front
 
Sony SLT-A77 II front
Portability
62
Imaging
65
Features
85
Overall
73

Samsung NX5 vs Sony A77 II 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
  • Launched June 2010
Sony A77 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Launched May 2014
  • Earlier Model is Sony A77
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony A77 II Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Sony A77 II

 NX5 A77 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Samsung NX5

 A77 II NX5 
LaunchedMay 2014June 2010More recent by 48 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1229k230kClearer screen (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Sony A77 II

 NX5 A77 II 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Touch screen No Touch screen

Samsung NX5 vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony A77 II size comparison

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

Samsung NX5 vs Sony A77 II top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony A77 II sensor size comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Sony A77 II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX5 vs Sony A77 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A77 II as a Portrait photography camera
73
you can focus manually
MP count good (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
79
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX5
Street photography with Sony A77 II
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (499 grams)
76
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX5
Sports photography with Sony A77 II
52
MP count good (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery (400 per charge)
slow fps (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
not so great battery power (480 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A77 II as a Travel photography camera
63
better than average battery (400 shots)
MP count good (15MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (499 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
64
environment sealing
good megapixels (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery power (480 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX5 Landscape photography factors
Sony A77 II Landscape photography factors
68
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (400 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
73
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
not so great battery power (480 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX5 Vlogging features
Sony A77 II Vlogging features
24
supports face detect autofocus
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (499g)
77
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony A77 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX5 and Sony A77 II
 Samsung NX5Sony SLT-A77 II
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX5 Sony SLT-A77 II
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Launched 2010-06-01 2014-05-21
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 365.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 24 megapixel
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
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 15 79
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 32 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/250 secs
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 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 499g (1.10 lb) 647g (1.43 lb)
Physical 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 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 1013
Other
Battery life 400 photographs 480 photographs
Battery style 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $499 $1,198