Sony NEX-5 vs Sony NEX-7
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![Sony Alpha NEX-5 front Sony Alpha NEX-5 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Alpha-NEX-5/Sony-NEX-5-front.jpg)
![Sony Alpha NEX-7 front Sony Alpha NEX-7 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Alpha-NEX-7/Sony-NEX-7-front.jpg)
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Sony NEX-5 vs Sony NEX-7 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced June 2010
- Newer Model is Sony NEX-5N
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 400g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
- Released December 2011
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Sony NEX-5 vs Sony NEX-7 Overview
The following is a in depth review of the Sony NEX-5 versus Sony NEX-7, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both offered by Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the NEX-5 (14MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).
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The NEX-5 was released 18 months earlier than the NEX-7 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the NEX-5 matches up vs the NEX-7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Sony NEX-5 vs Sony NEX-7 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-5 and Sony Alpha NEX-7. The complete galleries are provided at Sony NEX-5 Gallery and Sony NEX-7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Sony NEX-7
NEX-5 | NEX-7 |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Sony NEX-5
NEX-7 | NEX-5 | |||
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Released | December 2011 | ![]() | June 2010 | Newer by 18 months |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Sony NEX-5 and Sony NEX-7
NEX-5 | NEX-7 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Sony NEX-5 vs Sony NEX-7 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-5 comes with outer measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Sony NEX-7 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).
Contrast the Sony NEX-5 versus Sony NEX-7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the NEX-5 vs the NEX-7.
![Sony NEX-5 vs Sony NEX-7 size comparison Sony NEX-5 vs Sony NEX-7 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-NEX-5-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-7-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5 and NEX-7 is 89 and 84 respectively.
![Sony NEX-5 vs Sony NEX-7 top view buttons comparison Sony NEX-5 vs Sony NEX-7 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-NEX-5-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-7-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Sony NEX-5 vs Sony NEX-7 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The pic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-5 and NEX-7.
Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony NEX-7 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged NEX-5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
![Sony NEX-5 vs Sony NEX-7 sensor size comparison Sony NEX-5 vs Sony NEX-7 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Sony-Alpha-NEX-5-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-7-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Sony NEX-5 vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and ViewFinder
![Sony NEX-5 vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Sony NEX-5 vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-NEX-5-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-7-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Sony NEX-5 vs Sony NEX-7 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-5 | Sony Alpha NEX-7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha NEX-5 | Sony Alpha NEX-7 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2010-06-07 | 2011-12-13 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 16000 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony E | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 121 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 920k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 287 grams (0.63 pounds) | 400 grams (0.88 pounds) |
Dimensions | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") | 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 69 | 81 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.2 | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.2 | 13.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 796 | 1016 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | 430 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NPFW50 | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 or 5 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $599 | $699 |