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Sony NEX-5 vs Sony RX100 VII

Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
58
Overall
55
Sony Alpha NEX-5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony RX100 VII 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
  • Released June 2010
  • Replacement is Sony NEX-5N
Sony RX100 VII
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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

 NEX-5 RX100 VII 

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

 RX100 VII NEX-5 
ReleasedJuly 2019June 2010More modern by 111 months
Display resolution921k920kCrisper 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 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"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).

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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.

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony RX100 VII size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony RX100 VII sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5 Portrait photography highlights
Sony RX100 VII Portrait photography highlights
72
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
66
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5 as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 VII as a Street photography camera
76
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
85
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
provides focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (302 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX100 VII as a Sports photography camera
52
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
70
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
terrible battery life (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony NEX-5
Travel photography with Sony RX100 VII
59
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
77
lighter than competitors in class (302g)
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5 Landscape photography advice
Sony RX100 VII Landscape photography advice
68
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
65
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5 Vlogging features
Sony RX100 VII Vlogging features
28
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing mic support
81
decently wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone support
lighter than competitors in class (302 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Sony NEX-5 vs Sony RX100 VII Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5 and Sony RX100 VII
 Sony Alpha NEX-5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
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