Sony A7R III vs Sony NEX-5R

In this article, we are evaluating the Sony A7R III versus Sony NEX-5R, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both produced by Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the A7R III (42MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) and the A7R III (Full frame) and NEX-5R (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The A7R III was announced 5 years later than the NEX-5R and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the A7R III scores vs the NEX-5R in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A7R III and Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The whole galleries are available at Sony A7R III Gallery and Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony A7R III has got external dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5R 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).

Contrast the Sony A7R III versus Sony NEX-5R in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the A7R III vs the NEX-5R.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A7R III and NEX-5R is 63 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7R III and NEX-5R.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A7R III using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony A7R III will provide you with greater detail with its extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent A7R III provides an edge in sensor tech.