Samsung NX5 vs Samsung WB50F

In this article, we are comparing the Samsung NX5 and Samsung WB50F, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Samsung. The image resolution of the NX5 (15MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is fairly close but the NX5 (APS-C) and WB50F (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The NX5 was brought out 4 years earlier than the WB50F which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the NX5 scores versus the WB50F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX5 & Samsung WB50F. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX5 Gallery & Samsung WB50F Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX5 has got external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Samsung WB50F has dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the NX5 and the WB50F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX5 and WB50F is 80 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The image below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX5 and WB50F.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX5 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung WB50F will provide you with more detail having its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged NX5 will be behind in sensor technology.