Samsung WB50F vs Sony NEX-5

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Samsung WB50F vs Sony NEX-5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB50F (16MP) and the NEX-5 (14MP) is relatively close but the WB50F (1/2.3") and NEX-5 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The WB50F was announced 3 years after the NEX-5 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the WB50F scores against the NEX-5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB50F and Sony Alpha NEX-5. The whole galleries are available at Samsung WB50F Gallery and Sony NEX-5 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung WB50F has got outer measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5 has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Compare the Samsung WB50F vs Sony NEX-5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the WB50F versus the NEX-5.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WB50F and NEX-5 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WB50F and NEX-5.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WB50F using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung WB50F will provide you with extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern WB50F provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.