Samsung WB210 vs Sony NEX-5

Here is a extended comparison of the Samsung WB210 versus Sony NEX-5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB210 (14MP) and the NEX-5 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the WB210 (1/2.3") and NEX-5 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The WB210 was released 14 months later than the NEX-5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the WB210 grades against the NEX-5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB210 and Sony Alpha NEX-5. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung WB210 Gallery and Sony NEX-5 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB210 provides outer dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5 has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

See the Samsung WB210 versus Sony NEX-5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the WB210 against the NEX-5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB210 and NEX-5 is 94 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The photograph here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WB210 and NEX-5.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The WB210 comes with the smaller sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field trickier. The newer WB210 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.