Samsung WB350F vs Sony NEX-5R

On this page, we are reviewing the Samsung WB350F and Sony NEX-5R, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB350F (16MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is fairly comparable but the WB350F (1/2.3") and NEX-5R (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The WB350F was introduced 17 months later than the NEX-5R making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the WB350F scores vs the NEX-5R in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB350F and Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung WB350F Gallery and Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB350F provides physical dimensions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5R 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).

Look at the Samsung WB350F and Sony NEX-5R in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the WB350F versus the NEX-5R.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WB350F and NEX-5R is 90 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB350F and NEX-5R.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same MP but different sensor sizing. The WB350F features the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF trickier. The younger WB350F should have an edge in sensor innovation.