Sony NEX-5 vs Sony W510

Below, we are matching up the Sony NEX-5 and Sony W510, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-5 (14MP) and the W510 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the NEX-5 (APS-C) and W510 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The NEX-5 was launched 7 months before the W510 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the NEX-5 scores vs the W510 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The complete galleries are provided at Sony NEX-5 Gallery and Sony W510 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Sony NEX-5 comes with external dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Sony W510 has specifications of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Sony NEX-5 and Sony W510 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the NEX-5 versus the W510.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-5 and W510 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The picture here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-5 and W510.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NEX-5 because of its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony NEX-5 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged NEX-5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.