Samsung SH100 vs Sony NEX-5T

Let's examine more closely at the Samsung SH100 and Sony NEX-5T, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the SH100 (14MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is pretty well matched but the SH100 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The SH100 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the NEX-5T which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SH100 matches up against the NEX-5T with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SH100 and Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung SH100 Gallery and Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung SH100 features exterior measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5T has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SH100 versus the NEX-5T.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH100 and NEX-5T is 99 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SH100 and NEX-5T.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SH100 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony NEX-5T will give more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged SH100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.