Samsung WB250F vs Sony NEX-5

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung WB250F vs Sony NEX-5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB250F (14MP) and the NEX-5 (14MP) is relatively similar but the WB250F (1/2.3") and NEX-5 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The WB250F was introduced 2 years after the NEX-5 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the WB250F scores vs the NEX-5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB250F & Sony Alpha NEX-5. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung WB250F Gallery & Sony NEX-5 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung WB250F has physical dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5 has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the WB250F against the NEX-5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB250F and NEX-5 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB250F and NEX-5.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The WB250F uses the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher. The more recent WB250F is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.