Samsung WB210 vs Sony NEX-5N

Let's look a little more in depth at the Samsung WB210 versus Sony NEX-5N, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB210 (14MP) and the NEX-5N (16MP) is very close but the WB210 (1/2.3") and NEX-5N (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The WB210 was revealed 2 months earlier than the NEX-5N and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the WB210 grades against the NEX-5N in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB210 and Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The full galleries are available at Samsung WB210 Gallery and Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung WB210 has physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5N has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB210 versus Sony NEX-5N in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the WB210 and the NEX-5N.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WB210 and NEX-5N is 94 and 89 respectively.

Often, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The image underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WB210 and NEX-5N.

All in all, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WB210 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sony NEX-5N will render extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively.