Sony A7S II vs Sony NEX-5

On this page, we are reviewing the Sony A7S II vs Sony NEX-5, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are designed by Sony. The image resolution of the A7S II (12MP) and the NEX-5 (14MP) is very well matched but the A7S II (Full frame) and NEX-5 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The A7S II was introduced 5 years after the NEX-5 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the A7S II scores vs the NEX-5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A7S II and Sony Alpha NEX-5. The whole galleries are available at Sony A7S II Gallery and Sony NEX-5 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony A7S II features external dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5 has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Compare the Sony A7S II vs Sony NEX-5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the A7S II vs the NEX-5.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A7S II and NEX-5 is 68 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The image here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A7S II and NEX-5.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A7S II using its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Sony NEX-5 will resolve extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The newer A7S II is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.