Samsung WB30F vs Sony NEX-5R

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Samsung WB30F vs Sony NEX-5R, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB30F (16MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is pretty similar but the WB30F (1/2.3") and NEX-5R (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The WB30F was manufactured 5 months later than the NEX-5R and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the WB30F scores versus the NEX-5R for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB30F has external measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5R has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the WB30F and the NEX-5R.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WB30F and NEX-5R is 96 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB30F and NEX-5R.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact MP albeit different sensor sizing. The WB30F uses the tinier sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field more difficult.