Samsung WB700 vs Sony NEX-5N

The following is a extensive review of the Samsung WB700 versus Sony NEX-5N, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB700 (14MP) and the NEX-5N (16MP) is pretty well matched but the WB700 (1/2.3") and NEX-5N (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The WB700 was manufactured 9 months prior to the NEX-5N which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the WB700 scores against the NEX-5N in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB700 and Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung WB700 Gallery and Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB700 offers 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) while the Sony NEX-5N has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung WB700 versus Sony NEX-5N in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the WB700 against the NEX-5N.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB700 and NEX-5N is 98 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The picture here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB700 and NEX-5N.

All in all, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WB700 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Sony NEX-5N will give you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged WB700 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.