Sony NEX-5 vs Sony HX200V

Below is a detailed analysis of the Sony NEX-5 vs Sony HX200V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the NEX-5 (14MP) and HX200V (18MP) and the NEX-5 (APS-C) and HX200V (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The NEX-5 was unveiled 23 months prior to the HX200V which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the NEX-5 scores versus the HX200V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The full galleries are provided at Sony NEX-5 Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Sony NEX-5 features physical dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Sony HX200V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony NEX-5 vs Sony HX200V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the NEX-5 against the HX200V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-5 and HX200V is 89 and 66 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The visual below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-5 and HX200V.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NEX-5 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony HX200V will render more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older NEX-5 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.