Samsung WB30F vs Sony NEX-5T

Lets look more closely at the Samsung WB30F vs Sony NEX-5T, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB30F (16MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is fairly similar but the WB30F (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The WB30F was launched 7 months earlier than the NEX-5T so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the WB30F matches up versus the NEX-5T with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB30F and Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The complete galleries are available at Samsung WB30F Gallery and Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung WB30F comes with outer dimensions 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-5T has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Check out the Samsung WB30F vs Sony NEX-5T in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the WB30F and the NEX-5T.

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

Usually, its tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB30F and NEX-5T.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The WB30F offers the tinier sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult. The older WB30F is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.