Sony NEX-5 vs Sony W830

Here is a detailed overview of the Sony NEX-5 versus Sony W830, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both built by Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the NEX-5 (14MP) and W830 (20MP) and the NEX-5 (APS-C) and W830 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The NEX-5 was introduced 4 years prior to the W830 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the NEX-5 matches up against the W830 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The whole galleries are provided at Sony NEX-5 Gallery & Sony W830 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-5 has exterior measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Sony W830 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Sony NEX-5 versus Sony W830 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the NEX-5 and the W830.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5 and W830 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The photograph here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-5 and W830.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NEX-5 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony W830 will deliver greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older NEX-5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.