Samsung WB1100F vs Sony NEX-5N
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony NEX-5N Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
- Released January 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Revealed October 2011
- Previous Model is Sony NEX-5
- Replacement is Sony NEX-5R
Samsung WB1100F vs Sony NEX-5N Overview
Its time to look a little more in depth at the Samsung WB1100F versus Sony NEX-5N, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB1100F (16MP) and the NEX-5N (16MP) is very close but the WB1100F (1/2.3") and NEX-5N (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe WB1100F was unveiled 2 years after the NEX-5N which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the WB1100F grades against the NEX-5N when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung WB1100F vs Sony NEX-5N Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB1100F & Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The full galleries are available at Samsung WB1100F Gallery & Sony NEX-5N Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Sony NEX-5N
WB1100F | NEX-5N | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | October 2011 | Newer by 28 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Samsung WB1100F
NEX-5N | WB1100F | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung WB1100F and Sony NEX-5N
WB1100F | NEX-5N | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Samsung WB1100F vs Sony NEX-5N Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung WB1100F enjoys outer dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") having a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5N has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung WB1100F versus Sony NEX-5N in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the WB1100F against the NEX-5N.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WB1100F and NEX-5N is 67 and 89 respectively.
Samsung WB1100F vs Sony NEX-5N Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The picture below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB1100F and NEX-5N.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The WB1100F uses the smaller sensor which will make getting shallow DOF trickier. The fresher WB1100F is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.
Samsung WB1100F vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung WB1100F vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications
Samsung WB1100F | Sony Alpha NEX-5N | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung WB1100F | Sony Alpha NEX-5N |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2014-01-07 | 2011-10-03 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 25-875mm (35.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Available lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 512 gr (1.13 lb) | 269 gr (0.59 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 77 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1079 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 460 shots |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | SLB-10A | NPFW50 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $250 | $550 |