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Samsung WB50F vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Samsung WB50F front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66

Samsung WB50F vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs

Samsung WB50F
(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
Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Released August 2013
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-5R
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Samsung WB50F vs Sony NEX-5T, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB50F (16MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is relatively close but the WB50F (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The WB50F was released 5 months after the NEX-5T so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the WB50F grades against the NEX-5T in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sony NEX-5T

 WB50F NEX-5T 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Samsung WB50F

 NEX-5T WB50F 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sony NEX-5T

 WB50F NEX-5T 
ReleasedJanuary 2014August 2013Same generation
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size

Samsung WB50F vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB50F enjoys outside measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5T has proportions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the WB50F vs the NEX-5T.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WB50F and NEX-5T is 92 and 89 respectively.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony NEX-5T top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The picture below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WB50F and NEX-5T.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The WB50F features the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower DOF more difficult.

Samsung WB50F vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB50F vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB50F Portrait photography factors
Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography factors
37
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
74
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB50F Street photography factors
Sony NEX-5T Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
80
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
features focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB50F Sports photography info
Sony NEX-5T Sports photography info
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
69
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB50F as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition (207 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
77
features focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
no Time Lapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB50F Landscape photography factors
Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography factors
47
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
70
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB50F Vlogging advice
Sony NEX-5T Vlogging advice
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
73
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of image stabilization
no external mic port
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB50F and Sony NEX-5T
 Samsung WB50FSony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB50F Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2014-01-07 2013-08-27
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 99
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.3 -
Amount of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed - 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 7.00 m (ISO100)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 207g (0.46 pounds) 276g (0.61 pounds)
Physical 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 score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1015
Other
Battery life - 330 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model BP70A NPFW50
Self timer - Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Storage media MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $180 $400