Samsung WB30F vs Sony NEX-5N

Here is a extended assessment of the Samsung WB30F vs Sony NEX-5N, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB30F (16MP) and the NEX-5N (16MP) is relatively close but the WB30F (1/2.3") and NEX-5N (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The WB30F was brought out 16 months later than the NEX-5N which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the WB30F matches up against the NEX-5N for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB30F & Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung WB30F Gallery & Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Samsung WB30F provides outer measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5N has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung WB30F vs Sony NEX-5N in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the WB30F vs the NEX-5N.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB30F and NEX-5N is 96 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB30F and NEX-5N.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The WB30F offers the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field more challenging. The fresher WB30F will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.