Samsung ST100 vs Sony NEX-5R

Following is a complete comparison of the Samsung ST100 vs Sony NEX-5R, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST100 (14MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is relatively well matched but the ST100 (1/2.3") and NEX-5R (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The ST100 was revealed 3 years before the NEX-5R which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ST100 matches up vs the NEX-5R when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST100 & Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung ST100 Gallery & Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung ST100 features outside dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5R has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the ST100 vs the NEX-5R.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ST100 and NEX-5R is 95 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ST100 and NEX-5R.

Plainly, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ST100 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony NEX-5R will resolve extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged ST100 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.