Sony NEX-5 vs Sony W560

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.

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.

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.

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.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-5 and W560 is 89 and 96 respectively.

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.