Sony NEX-5 vs Sony a5000

Below, we are contrasting the Sony NEX-5 versus Sony a5000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and they are both designed by Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the NEX-5 (14MP) and a5000 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NEX-5 was revealed 4 years before the a5000 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the NEX-5 matches up against the a5000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-5 & Sony Alpha a5000. The full galleries are provided at Sony NEX-5 Gallery & Sony a5000 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Sony NEX-5 features physical measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Sony a5000 has specifications of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the NEX-5 and the a5000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-5 and a5000 is 89 and 89 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-5 and a5000.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony a5000 to produce extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The older NEX-5 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.