Sony NEX-5 vs Sony W560
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![Sony Alpha NEX-5 front Sony Alpha NEX-5 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Alpha-NEX-5/Sony-NEX-5-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W560/Sony-W560-front.jpg)
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Sony NEX-5 vs Sony W560 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 287g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Revealed June 2010
- Updated by Sony NEX-5N
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2011
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Sony NEX-5 vs Sony W560 Overview
Here is a detailed assessment of the Sony NEX-5 versus Sony W560, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-5 (14MP) and the W560 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the NEX-5 (APS-C) and W560 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.
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The NEX-5 was unveiled 7 months before the W560 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the NEX-5 grades versus the W560 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Sony NEX-5 vs Sony W560 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The full galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-5 Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Sony W560
NEX-5 | W560 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Sony NEX-5
W560 | NEX-5 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | June 2010 | Fresher by 7 months |
Common features in the Sony NEX-5 and Sony W560
NEX-5 | W560 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Sony NEX-5 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-5 has outside measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Sony W560 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Contrast the Sony NEX-5 versus Sony W560 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the NEX-5 and the W560.
![Sony NEX-5 vs Sony W560 size comparison Sony NEX-5 vs Sony W560 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-NEX-5-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W560-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-5 and W560 is 89 and 96 respectively.
![Sony NEX-5 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison Sony NEX-5 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-NEX-5-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W560-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Sony NEX-5 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-5 and W560.
As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical megapixels but different sensor sizing. The NEX-5 contains the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF easier. The older NEX-5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
![Sony NEX-5 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison Sony NEX-5 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Sony-Alpha-NEX-5-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W560-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Sony NEX-5 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder
![Sony NEX-5 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Sony NEX-5 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-NEX-5-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W560-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Sony NEX-5 vs Sony W560 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha NEX-5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2010-06-07 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias 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 images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | - |
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | AVCHD | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 287 grams (0.63 lbs) | 110 grams (0.24 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 69 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 796 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NPFW50 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | 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 |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $599 | $139 |