Pentax X-5 vs Sony NEX-5
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Pentax X-5 vs Sony NEX-5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 22-580mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 595g - 119 x 86 x 107mm
- Revealed August 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 287g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Released June 2010
- Newer Model is Sony NEX-5N
Pentax X-5 vs Sony NEX-5 Overview
In this article, we are matching up the Pentax X-5 and Sony NEX-5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the NEX-5 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the X-5 (1/2.3") and NEX-5 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe X-5 was introduced 2 years after the NEX-5 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the X-5 scores against the NEX-5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Pentax X-5 vs Sony NEX-5 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X-5 and Sony Alpha NEX-5. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax X-5 Gallery and Sony NEX-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Sony NEX-5
X-5 | NEX-5 | |||
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Released | August 2012 | June 2010 | More modern by 27 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Pentax X-5
NEX-5 | X-5 | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax X-5 and Sony NEX-5
X-5 | NEX-5 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Pentax X-5 vs Sony NEX-5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax X-5 enjoys outer measurements of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5 has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).
Check the Pentax X-5 and Sony NEX-5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the X-5 vs the NEX-5.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X-5 and NEX-5 is 65 and 89 respectively.
Pentax X-5 vs Sony NEX-5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The pic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the X-5 and NEX-5.
As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The X-5 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Pentax X-5 will provide greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The fresher X-5 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
Pentax X-5 vs Sony NEX-5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax X-5 vs Sony NEX-5 Specifications
Pentax X-5 | Sony Alpha NEX-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax X-5 | Sony Alpha NEX-5 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2012-08-22 | 2010-06-07 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 22-580mm (26.4x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 230k dots | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 9.10 m | 12.00 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 595 grams (1.31 lbs) | 287 grams (0.63 lbs) |
Dimensions | 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 69 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.2 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 796 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 pictures | 330 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $230 | $599 |