Sony NEX-5 vs Sony W530

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.