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Sony NEX-5 vs Sony RX100 IV

Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
58
Overall
55
Sony Alpha NEX-5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV front
Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony RX100 IV Key Specs

Sony NEX-5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 287g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Later Model is Sony NEX-5N
Sony RX100 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 298g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Announced June 2015
  • Succeeded the Sony RX100 III
  • Updated by Sony RX100 V
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Sony NEX-5 vs Sony RX100 IV Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Sony NEX-5 and Sony RX100 IV, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the NEX-5 (14MP) and RX100 IV (20MP) and the NEX-5 (APS-C) and RX100 IV (1") enjoy different sensor size.

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The NEX-5 was revealed 6 years prior to the RX100 IV which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the NEX-5 scores vs the RX100 IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Sony RX100 IV

 NEX-5 RX100 IV 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 IV over the Sony NEX-5

 RX100 IV NEX-5 
AnnouncedJune 2015June 2010Newer by 60 months
Screen resolution1229k920kClearer screen (+309k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony NEX-5 and Sony RX100 IV

 NEX-5 RX100 IV 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Touch screen No Touch screen

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony RX100 IV Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-5 has got external dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 IV has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the NEX-5 and the RX100 IV.

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony RX100 IV size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-5 and RX100 IV is 89 and 89 respectively.

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony RX100 IV top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony RX100 IV Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The image here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-5 and RX100 IV.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-5 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony RX100 IV will offer you extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged NEX-5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony RX100 IV sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony RX100 IV Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony RX100 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 IV as a Portrait photography camera
72
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
65
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5 Street photography highlights
Sony RX100 IV Street photography highlights
76
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
85
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (298 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX100 IV as a Sports photography camera
52
good megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
68
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high fps (16.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5 Travel photography information
Sony RX100 IV Travel photography information
59
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
86
lighter than competitors in class (298 grams)
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX100 IV as a Landscape photography camera
68
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
74
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5 Vlogging highlights
Sony RX100 IV Vlogging highlights
28
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing mic socket
81
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (298g)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Sony NEX-5 vs Sony RX100 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5 and Sony RX100 IV
 Sony Alpha NEX-5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-06-07 2015-06-10
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4592 x 3056 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 125
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 25 25
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximal aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 16.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160 secs 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 287 gr (0.63 lb) 298 gr (0.66 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 69 70
DXO Color Depth rating 22.2 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.2 12.6
DXO Low light rating 796 562
Other
Battery life 330 shots 280 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NPFW50 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) Yes
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $599 $898