Samsung WB800F vs Sony NEX-5T

Below is a comprehensive review of the Samsung WB800F and Sony NEX-5T, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB800F (16MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is fairly close but the WB800F (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The WB800F was brought out 7 months earlier than the NEX-5T which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the WB800F grades vs the NEX-5T when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB800F & Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung WB800F Gallery & Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB800F provides exterior dimensions 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-5T has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the WB800F vs the NEX-5T.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB800F and NEX-5T is 92 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The graphic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB800F and NEX-5T.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The WB800F has the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult. The older WB800F will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.