Samsung WB700 vs Sony NEX-5

Lets look a bit more closely at the Samsung WB700 vs Sony NEX-5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB700 (14MP) and the NEX-5 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the WB700 (1/2.3") and NEX-5 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The WB700 was unveiled 7 months after the NEX-5 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the WB700 scores vs the NEX-5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB700 & Sony Alpha NEX-5. The full galleries are provided at Samsung WB700 Gallery & Sony NEX-5 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB700 features outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5 has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the WB700 versus the NEX-5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB700 and NEX-5 is 98 and 89 respectively.

Normally, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB700 and NEX-5.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The WB700 has the tinier sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field more difficult. The newer WB700 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.