Sony NEX-5 vs Sony W530
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Sony NEX-5 vs Sony W530 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
- New Model is Sony NEX-5N
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
- Launched January 2011
Sony NEX-5 vs Sony W530 Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Sony NEX-5 and Sony W530, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both produced by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-5 (14MP) and the W530 (14MP) is fairly similar but the NEX-5 (APS-C) and W530 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe NEX-5 was unveiled 7 months earlier than the W530 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the NEX-5 grades versus the W530 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony NEX-5 vs Sony W530 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The full galleries are provided at Sony NEX-5 Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Sony W530
NEX-5 | W530 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Sony NEX-5
W530 | NEX-5 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | June 2010 | More modern by 7 months |
Common features in the Sony NEX-5 and Sony W530
NEX-5 | W530 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Sony NEX-5 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-5 has got external measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Sony W530 has dimensions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Compare the Sony NEX-5 and Sony W530 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the NEX-5 against the W530.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5 and W530 is 89 and 96 respectively.
Sony NEX-5 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The image here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-5 and W530.
Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The NEX-5 features the larger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh easier. The more aged NEX-5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Sony NEX-5 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony NEX-5 vs Sony W530 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha NEX-5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Released | 2010-06-07 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 287 gr (0.63 lb) | 113 gr (0.25 lb) |
Dimensions | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") | 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 69 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 796 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NPFW50 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $599 | $269 |