Sony NEX-5 vs Sony QX1

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Sony NEX-5 versus Sony QX1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Lens-style and they are both sold by Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the NEX-5 (14MP) and QX1 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NEX-5 was brought out 5 years before the QX1 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the NEX-5 matches up against the QX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-5 and Sony Alpha QX1. The entire galleries are provided at Sony NEX-5 Gallery and Sony QX1 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Sony NEX-5 provides outside dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Sony QX1 has specifications of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Compare the Sony NEX-5 versus Sony QX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the NEX-5 vs the QX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5 and QX1 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The visual here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-5 and QX1.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony QX1 to give you extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older NEX-5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.