Samsung WB150F vs Sony NEX-5T

On this page, we will be evaluating the Samsung WB150F and Sony NEX-5T, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB150F (14MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is relatively comparable but the WB150F (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The WB150F was unveiled 19 months earlier than the NEX-5T which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the WB150F scores against the NEX-5T with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB150F and Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The full galleries are available at Samsung WB150F Gallery and Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB150F has got external measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5T has dimensions 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the WB150F and the NEX-5T.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WB150F and NEX-5T is 93 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The graphic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WB150F and NEX-5T.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WB150F having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony NEX-5T will produce more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The older WB150F will be behind in sensor tech.