Sony NEX-5 vs Sony RX100 IV

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The full galleries are available at Sony NEX-5 Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

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).

Analyze the Sony NEX-5 and Sony RX100 IV in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.