Samsung WB800F vs Sony NEX-5

Following is a extensive analysis of the Samsung WB800F versus Sony NEX-5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB800F (16MP) and the NEX-5 (14MP) is very similar but the WB800F (1/2.3") and NEX-5 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The WB800F was introduced 2 years after the NEX-5 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the WB800F scores vs the NEX-5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB800F and Sony Alpha NEX-5. The whole galleries are available at Samsung WB800F Gallery and Sony NEX-5 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB800F has outer measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5 has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Look at the Samsung WB800F versus Sony NEX-5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the WB800F against the NEX-5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB800F and NEX-5 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The pic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WB800F and NEX-5.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WB800F using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung WB800F will offer you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger WB800F should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.