Sony NEX-5 vs Sony RX100 VII
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Sony NEX-5 vs Sony RX100 VII 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
- Replacement is Sony NEX-5N
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 302g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
- Released July 2019
- Succeeded the Sony RX100 VI
Sony NEX-5 vs Sony RX100 VII Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Sony NEX-5 vs Sony RX100 VII, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the NEX-5 (14MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the NEX-5 (APS-C) and RX100 VII (1") provide totally different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe NEX-5 was introduced 10 years earlier than the RX100 VII which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology 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 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the NEX-5 scores versus the RX100 VII with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony NEX-5 vs Sony RX100 VII Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-5 Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Sony RX100 VII
NEX-5 | RX100 VII |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VII over the Sony NEX-5
RX100 VII | NEX-5 | |||
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Released | July 2019 | June 2010 | More modern by 111 months | |
Display resolution | 921k | 920k | Crisper display (+1k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony NEX-5 and Sony RX100 VII
NEX-5 | RX100 VII | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement |
Sony NEX-5 vs Sony RX100 VII Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-5 offers external measurements 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 RX100 VII has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).
Analyze the Sony NEX-5 vs Sony RX100 VII in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the NEX-5 versus the RX100 VII.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5 and RX100 VII is 89 and 88 respectively.
Sony NEX-5 vs Sony RX100 VII Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-5 and RX100 VII.
Clearly, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NEX-5 with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony RX100 VII will provide more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged NEX-5 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Sony NEX-5 vs Sony RX100 VII Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha NEX-5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-06-07 | 2019-07-25 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 | 14MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focus range | - | 8cm |
Amount of lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames per second | 20.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m | 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 287 grams (0.63 lbs) | 302 grams (0.67 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") | 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 69 | 63 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.2 | 21.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.2 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | 796 | 418 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 pictures | 260 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NPFW50 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $599 | $1,298 |