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Samsung NX5 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX5 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Samsung NX5 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Released June 2010
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Samsung NX5 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Samsung WB50F

 NX5 WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Samsung NX5

 WB50F NX5 
IntroducedJanuary 2014June 2010More modern by 43 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Samsung WB50F

 NX5 WB50F 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Samsung NX5 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung NX5 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

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

Samsung NX5 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung NX5 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX5 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX5 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography highlights
73
has manual focus
decent megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
37
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX5 Street photography info
Samsung WB50F Street photography info
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others (499 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (207g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX5 Sports photography features
Samsung WB50F Sports photography features
52
decent megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery (400 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX5 Travel photography info
Samsung WB50F Travel photography info
63
great battery (400 shots)
decent megapixels (15MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (499 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than others in class (207 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX5 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography info
68
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (400 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
47
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX5 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB50F Vlogging advice
24
comes with face detect focus
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
heavier than others (499g)
30
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (207 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Samsung NX5 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX5 and Samsung WB50F
 Samsung NX5Samsung WB50F
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX5 Samsung WB50F
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-06-01 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIM Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4592 x 3056 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 15 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-6.3
Total lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 11.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 499 gr (1.10 lb) 207 gr (0.46 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $499 $180