Samsung WB750 vs Sony NEX-5

In this article, we will be reviewing the Samsung WB750 versus Sony NEX-5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB750 (13MP) and the NEX-5 (14MP) is relatively close but the WB750 (1/2.3") and NEX-5 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The WB750 was unveiled 16 months after the NEX-5 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB750 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the WB750 grades vs the NEX-5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB750 & Sony Alpha NEX-5. The full galleries are provided at Samsung WB750 Gallery & Sony NEX-5 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung WB750 comes with outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5 has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung WB750 versus Sony NEX-5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the WB750 and the NEX-5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB750 and NEX-5 is 93 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The image below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB750 and NEX-5.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WB750 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony NEX-5 will render more detail having an extra 1MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher WB750 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.