Sony NEX-5 vs Sony W620

Here, we will be looking at the Sony NEX-5 vs Sony W620, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-5 (14MP) and the W620 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the NEX-5 (APS-C) and W620 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-5 was brought out 19 months prior to the W620 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the NEX-5 grades vs the W620 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The entire galleries are available at Sony NEX-5 Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-5 offers external dimensions 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 W620 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the NEX-5 versus the W620.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-5 and W620 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-5 and W620.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The NEX-5 has got the bigger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh less difficult. The more aged NEX-5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.