Samsung WB210 vs Sony NEX-5T

Its time to examine more closely at the Samsung WB210 versus Sony NEX-5T, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB210 (14MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is pretty similar but the WB210 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The WB210 was introduced 3 years earlier than the NEX-5T which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the WB210 grades vs the NEX-5T with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB210 & Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The whole galleries are available at Samsung WB210 Gallery & Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB210 has external dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5T has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB210 versus Sony NEX-5T in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the WB210 compared to the NEX-5T.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB210 and NEX-5T is 94 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The pic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB210 and NEX-5T.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WB210 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony NEX-5T will deliver more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged WB210 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.