Samsung WB800F vs Sony NEX-5N

Let's examine more closely at the Samsung WB800F vs Sony NEX-5N, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB800F (16MP) and the NEX-5N (16MP) is relatively similar but the WB800F (1/2.3") and NEX-5N (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The WB800F was launched 16 months later than the NEX-5N which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the WB800F scores versus the NEX-5N in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB800F and Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung WB800F Gallery and Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB800F has got outer measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5N has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Look at the Samsung WB800F vs Sony NEX-5N in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the WB800F versus the NEX-5N.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WB800F and NEX-5N is 92 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The graphic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WB800F and NEX-5N.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same MP albeit different sensor sizing. The WB800F features the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF more difficult. The fresher WB800F provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.