Samsung WB1100F vs Sony NEX-5

On this page, we will be evaluating the Samsung WB1100F vs Sony NEX-5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB1100F (16MP) and the NEX-5 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the WB1100F (1/2.3") and NEX-5 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The WB1100F was released 3 years later than the NEX-5 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the WB1100F matches up vs the NEX-5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB1100F & Sony Alpha NEX-5. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung WB1100F Gallery & Sony NEX-5 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung WB1100F offers outer measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") along with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5 has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the WB1100F versus the NEX-5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WB1100F and NEX-5 is 67 and 89 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The photograph below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WB1100F and NEX-5.

Plainly, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WB1100F because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung WB1100F will show extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent WB1100F will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.