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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony QX1

Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64
Sony Alpha NEX-5R front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony QX1 Key Specs

Sony NEX-5R
(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
  • Released August 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-5N
  • Renewed by Sony NEX-5T
Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Revealed September 2014
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony QX1 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Sony NEX-5R and Sony QX1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Lens-style and both of them are designed by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-5R (16MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NEX-5R was announced 24 months prior to the QX1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the NEX-5R grades vs the QX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Sony QX1

 NEX-5R QX1 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution920k0kSharper display (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Sony NEX-5R

 QX1 NEX-5R 
RevealedSeptember 2014August 2012Newer by 24 months

Common features in the Sony NEX-5R and Sony QX1

 NEX-5R QX1 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-5R has got external measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Sony QX1 has proportions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the NEX-5R versus the QX1.

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony QX1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-5R and QX1 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony QX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The image here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-5R and QX1.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony QX1 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged NEX-5R will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony QX1 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony QX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony QX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5R as a Portrait photography camera
Sony QX1 as a Portrait photography camera
74
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
66
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony NEX-5R
Street photography with Sony QX1
80
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
comes with focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
69
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
supports focus by touch
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
heavier than average in class (216g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Sports photography highlights
Sony QX1 Sports photography highlights
68
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
56
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery (440 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony NEX-5R
Travel photography with Sony QX1
73
comes with focus by touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
great battery (440 per charge)
supports focus by touch
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (216 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Landscape photography features
Sony QX1 Landscape photography features
75
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3")
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
64
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (440 per charge)
tiny screen ( inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5R as a Vlogging camera
Sony QX1 as a Vlogging camera
31
has touchscreen
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone socket
32
touch screen
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of external mic port
heavier than average in class (216 grams)
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony QX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5R and Sony QX1
 Sony Alpha NEX-5RSony Alpha QX1
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-5R Sony Alpha QX1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Lens-style
Released 2012-08-29 2014-09-03
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Lens-style
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4912 x 3264 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 25600 16000
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 99 25
Lens
Lens mount Sony E Sony E
Number of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 1.6
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches -
Resolution of display 920k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 276 gr (0.61 lbs) 216 gr (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 910 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 440 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NPFW50 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage media SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $750 $500