Samsung WB35F vs Sony NEX-5R

Below is a extensive review of the Samsung WB35F and Sony NEX-5R, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB35F (16MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is fairly similar but the WB35F (1/2.3") and NEX-5R (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The WB35F was brought out 17 months later than the NEX-5R making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the WB35F matches up against the NEX-5R with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB35F & Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung WB35F Gallery & Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB35F provides physical measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the WB35F compared to the NEX-5R.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WB35F and NEX-5R is 93 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB35F and NEX-5R.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact MP but different sensor measurements. The WB35F has got the tinier sensor which will make getting shallower DOF harder. The newer WB35F should have an advantage in sensor innovation.