Sony NEX-5 vs Sony A55
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Sony NEX-5 vs Sony A55 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 287g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Revealed June 2010
- Later Model is Sony NEX-5N
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Released August 2010
- New Model is Sony A57
Sony NEX-5 vs Sony A55 Overview
Following is a in-depth analysis of the Sony NEX-5 versus Sony A55, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both sold by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-5 (14MP) and the A55 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (APS-C).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe NEX-5 was revealed 2 months earlier than the A55 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the NEX-5 scores against the A55 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony NEX-5 vs Sony A55 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-5 and Sony SLT-A55. The full galleries are provided at Sony NEX-5 Gallery and Sony A55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Sony A55
NEX-5 | A55 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A55 over the Sony NEX-5
A55 | NEX-5 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 920k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Sony NEX-5 and Sony A55
NEX-5 | A55 | |||
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Released | June 2010 | August 2010 | Same generation | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen size | |
Touch screen | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Sony NEX-5 vs Sony A55 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-5 comes with exterior measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Sony A55 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).
Compare the Sony NEX-5 versus Sony A55 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the NEX-5 vs the A55.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5 and A55 is 89 and 67 respectively.
Sony NEX-5 vs Sony A55 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The picture here may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-5 and A55.
As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony A55 to produce more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively.
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Sony NEX-5 vs Sony A55 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-5 | Sony SLT-A55 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha NEX-5 | Sony SLT-A55 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2010-06-07 | 2010-08-24 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz | 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 | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
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 | 12800 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony E | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Number of lenses | 121 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 920k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/160 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 287 gr (0.63 pounds) | 500 gr (1.10 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 69 | 73 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.2 | 23.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.2 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | 796 | 816 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 pictures | 380 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NPFW50 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $599 | $800 |