Samsung SL30 vs Sony NEX-5R

Following is a extended comparison of the Samsung SL30 vs Sony NEX-5R, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the SL30 (10MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) and the SL30 (1/2.3") and NEX-5R (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The SL30 was announced 4 years prior to the NEX-5R which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SL30 matches up versus the NEX-5R in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL30 and Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The whole galleries are available at Samsung SL30 Gallery and Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL30 features outer measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5R has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Examine the Samsung SL30 vs Sony NEX-5R in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the SL30 versus the NEX-5R.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SL30 and NEX-5R is 95 and 89 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL30 and NEX-5R.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SL30 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony NEX-5R will deliver greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged SL30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.