Samsung WB750 vs Sony NEX-5N

Let's examine more closely at the Samsung WB750 vs Sony NEX-5N, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB750 (13MP) and the NEX-5N (16MP) is fairly well matched but the WB750 (1/2.3") and NEX-5N (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The WB750 was brought out about the same time 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 WB750 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the WB750 matches up vs the NEX-5N with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB750 and Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The entire galleries are available at Samsung WB750 Gallery and Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung WB750 comes with outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5N has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB750 vs Sony NEX-5N in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the WB750 against the NEX-5N.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB750 and NEX-5N is 93 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The picture here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WB750 and NEX-5N.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WB750 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony NEX-5N will give you more detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively.