Sony NEX-5 vs Sony W710

Below, we are matching up the Sony NEX-5 vs Sony W710, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-5 (14MP) and the W710 (16MP) is very close but the NEX-5 (APS-C) and W710 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The NEX-5 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the W710 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the NEX-5 matches up vs the W710 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-5 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-5 offers external 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 W710 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Sony NEX-5 vs Sony W710 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the NEX-5 and the W710.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5 and W710 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The picture below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-5 and W710.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NEX-5 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony W710 will result in greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged NEX-5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.