Sony A7S II vs Sony NEX-5R

Here is a comprehensive review of the Sony A7S II vs Sony NEX-5R, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are designed by Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the A7S II (12MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) and the A7S II (Full frame) and NEX-5R (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The A7S II was announced 3 years later than the NEX-5R and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the A7S II scores vs the NEX-5R in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A7S II & Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony A7S II Gallery & Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Sony A7S II has got exterior measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5R has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Examine the Sony A7S II vs Sony NEX-5R in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the A7S II against the NEX-5R.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A7S II and NEX-5R is 68 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A7S II and NEX-5R.

To sum up, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A7S II having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony NEX-5R will provide you with extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern A7S II provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.