Sony NEX-5R vs Sony NEX-7
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony NEX-7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Launched August 2012
- Older Model is Sony NEX-5N
- Later Model is Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 400g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
- Introduced December 2011
Sony NEX-5R vs Sony NEX-7 Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Sony NEX-5R vs Sony NEX-7, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both manufactured by Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the NEX-5R (16MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe NEX-5R was launched 9 months later than the NEX-7 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the NEX-5R matches up versus the NEX-7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony NEX-5R vs Sony NEX-7 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-5R & Sony Alpha NEX-7. The complete galleries are provided at Sony NEX-5R Gallery & Sony NEX-7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Sony NEX-7
NEX-5R | NEX-7 | |||
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Introduced | August 2012 | December 2011 | More recent by 9 months | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Sony NEX-5R
NEX-7 | NEX-5R | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | 920k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Sony NEX-5R and Sony NEX-7
NEX-5R | NEX-7 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Sony NEX-5R vs Sony NEX-7 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-5R offers exterior dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Sony NEX-7 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).
Check out the Sony NEX-5R vs Sony NEX-7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the NEX-5R against the NEX-7.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5R and NEX-7 is 89 and 84 respectively.
Sony NEX-5R vs Sony NEX-7 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-5R and NEX-7.
All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony NEX-7 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger NEX-5R is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony NEX-7 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-5R | Sony Alpha NEX-7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha NEX-5R | Sony Alpha NEX-7 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2012-08-29 | 2011-12-13 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 16000 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 99 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | Sony E |
Total lenses | 121 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 920 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 276g (0.61 pounds) | 400g (0.88 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") | 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 78 | 81 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.7 | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.1 | 13.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 910 | 1016 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photographs | 430 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NPFW50 | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 or 5 images)) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $750 | $699 |