Sony NEX-5 vs Sony A6500

Its time to look much closer at the Sony NEX-5 versus Sony A6500, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both offered by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the NEX-5 (14MP) and A6500 (24MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NEX-5 was released 7 years before the A6500 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the NEX-5 grades versus the A6500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-5 and Sony Alpha a6500. The complete galleries are available at Sony NEX-5 Gallery and Sony A6500 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-5 features physical dimensions 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 A6500 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Check out the Sony NEX-5 versus Sony A6500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the NEX-5 against the A6500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5 and A6500 is 89 and 81 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-5 and A6500.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony A6500 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged NEX-5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.