Sony NEX-5 vs Sony WX80

In this article, we will be comparing the Sony NEX-5 vs Sony WX80, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-5 (14MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the NEX-5 (APS-C) and WX80 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The NEX-5 was announced 3 years earlier than the WX80 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the NEX-5 grades vs the WX80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The whole galleries are provided at Sony NEX-5 Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. 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) while the Sony WX80 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Sony NEX-5 vs Sony WX80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the NEX-5 versus the WX80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5 and WX80 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The picture below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-5 and WX80.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-5 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony WX80 will provide extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged NEX-5 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.