Sony NEX-5 vs Sony RX100 V
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Sony NEX-5 vs Sony RX100 V Key Specs
(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
- Released June 2010
- Refreshed by Sony NEX-5N
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Released October 2016
- Previous Model is Sony RX100 IV
- Renewed by Sony RX100 VI

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony RX100 V Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the Sony NEX-5 vs Sony RX100 V, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the NEX-5 (14MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the NEX-5 (APS-C) and RX100 V (1") posses totally different sensor size.

The NEX-5 was announced 7 years before the RX100 V which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the NEX-5 scores against the RX100 V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony RX100 V Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The whole galleries are provided at Sony NEX-5 Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Sony RX100 V
NEX-5 | RX100 V |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Sony NEX-5
RX100 V | NEX-5 | |||
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Released | October 2016 | ![]() | June 2010 | Newer by 77 months |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper screen (+309k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Sony NEX-5 and Sony RX100 V
NEX-5 | RX100 V | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen size |
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Sony NEX-5 vs Sony RX100 V Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-5 has exterior measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).
Check out the Sony NEX-5 vs Sony RX100 V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the NEX-5 against the RX100 V.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5 and RX100 V is 89 and 89 respectively.

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony RX100 V Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-5 and RX100 V.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-5 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX100 V will give you extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged NEX-5 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony RX100 V Screen and ViewFinder


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Sony NEX-5 vs Sony RX100 V Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha NEX-5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-06-07 | 2016-10-06 |
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 surface 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 |
Highest resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Max aperture | - | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 920 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0fps | 24.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m | 10.20 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/160s | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video 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 grams (0.63 lb) | 299 grams (0.66 lb) |
Physical 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 | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.2 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 796 | 586 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | 220 images |
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 | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $599 | $998 |