Samsung WB50F vs Sony NEX-5R
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony NEX-5R Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
- Launched January 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Announced August 2012
- Old Model is Sony NEX-5N
- Newer Model is Sony NEX-5T
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Let's look much closer at the Samsung WB50F and Sony NEX-5R, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB50F (16MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is very close but the WB50F (1/2.3") and NEX-5R (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe WB50F was brought out 17 months after the NEX-5R making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the WB50F scores versus the NEX-5R when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB50F & Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The entire galleries are available at Samsung WB50F Gallery & Sony NEX-5R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sony NEX-5R
| WB50F | NEX-5R | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2014 |  | August 2012 | More modern by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Samsung WB50F
| NEX-5R | WB50F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sony NEX-5R
| WB50F | NEX-5R | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Samsung WB50F vs Sony NEX-5R Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB50F enjoys outer dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5R has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the WB50F compared to the NEX-5R.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WB50F and NEX-5R is 92 and 89 respectively.
Samsung WB50F vs Sony NEX-5R Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The image here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WB50F and NEX-5R.
As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but different sensor sizes. The WB50F offers the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF trickier. The younger WB50F provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications
| Samsung WB50F | Sony Alpha NEX-5R | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung WB50F | Sony Alpha NEX-5R |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2014-01-07 | 2012-08-29 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 99 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens zoom range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | - | Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | - | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | - | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | - | AVCHD |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 207 grams (0.46 lbs) | 276 grams (0.61 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.1 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 910 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 330 images |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BP70A | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
| Storage media | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $180 | $750 |