Samsung WB700 vs Sony NEX-5R

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Samsung WB700 versus Sony NEX-5R, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB700 (14MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is relatively comparable but the WB700 (1/2.3") and NEX-5R (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The WB700 was brought out 20 months prior to the NEX-5R which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the WB700 scores against the NEX-5R when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung WB700 comes with physical measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5R has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Examine the Samsung WB700 versus Sony NEX-5R in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the WB700 against the NEX-5R.

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

Usually, its hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The image here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WB700 and NEX-5R.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WB700 due to its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony NEX-5R will provide extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged WB700 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.