Sony NEX-5R vs Sony NEX-6

The following is a extended review of the Sony NEX-5R versus Sony NEX-6, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-5R (16MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The NEX-5R was revealed 6 months before the NEX-6 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the NEX-5R grades against the NEX-6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-5R and Sony Alpha NEX-6. The full galleries are available at Sony NEX-5R Gallery and Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-5R offers physical dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Sony NEX-6 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Examine the Sony NEX-5R versus Sony NEX-6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the NEX-5R vs the NEX-6.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5R and NEX-6 is 89 and 85 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The image here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-5R and NEX-6.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos although you really should factor the production date of the cameras into account.