Nikon D5300 vs Sony NEX-5R

The following is a thorough comparison of the Nikon D5300 and Sony NEX-5R, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the D5300 (24MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D5300 was announced 18 months after the NEX-5R which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon D5300 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the D5300 matches up against the NEX-5R when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D5300 and Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon D5300 Gallery and Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon D5300 features physical dimensions of 125mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5R has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Examine the Nikon D5300 and Sony NEX-5R in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the D5300 against the NEX-5R.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D5300 and NEX-5R is 68 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The picture here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D5300 and NEX-5R.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon D5300 to give you greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern D5300 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.