Samsung WB700 vs Sony NEX-5T

Lets look much closer at the Samsung WB700 versus Sony NEX-5T, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB700 (14MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is very comparable but the WB700 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The WB700 was released 3 years earlier than the NEX-5T which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the WB700 matches up vs the NEX-5T when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB700 & Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The complete galleries are available at Samsung WB700 Gallery & Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Samsung WB700 comes with exterior dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5T has specifications 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the WB700 compared to the NEX-5T.

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

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The pic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB700 and NEX-5T.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WB700 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony NEX-5T will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged WB700 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.