Sony NEX-5 vs Sony A6400

Following is a extensive assessment of the Sony NEX-5 versus Sony A6400, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are designed by Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the NEX-5 (14MP) and A6400 (24MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NEX-5 was announced 9 years earlier than the A6400 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the NEX-5 grades versus the A6400 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-5 & Sony Alpha a6400. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-5 Gallery & Sony A6400 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-5 has got external measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Sony A6400 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the NEX-5 against the A6400.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5 and A6400 is 89 and 83 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-5 and A6400.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony A6400 to give you extra detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged NEX-5 is going to be behind in sensor tech.