Sony NEX-5 vs Sony A6600

Following is a complete comparison of the Sony NEX-5 vs Sony A6600, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are produced by Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the NEX-5 (14MP) and A6600 (24MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NEX-5 was revealed 10 years earlier than the A6600 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the NEX-5 scores versus the A6600 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-5 & Sony Alpha a6600. The full galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-5 Gallery & Sony A6600 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-5 has physical 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) while the Sony A6600 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

Check the Sony NEX-5 vs Sony A6600 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the NEX-5 against the A6600.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5 and A6600 is 89 and 77 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-5 and A6600.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony A6600 to result in greater detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged NEX-5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.