Samsung NX5 vs Samsung WB210

Here, we will be looking at the Samsung NX5 and Samsung WB210, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Samsung. The image resolution of the NX5 (15MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is relatively similar but the NX5 (APS-C) and WB210 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The NX5 was released 13 months before the WB210 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the NX5 scores versus the WB210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX5 and Samsung WB210. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX5 Gallery and Samsung WB210 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX5 has got 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) while the Samsung WB210 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX5 and Samsung WB210 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the NX5 compared to the WB210.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX5 and WB210 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX5 and WB210.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX5 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung NX5 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged NX5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.