Sony NEX-5R vs Sony QX1
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony QX1 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
- Released August 2012
- Succeeded the Sony NEX-5N
- Renewed by Sony NEX-5T
(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
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).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Sony NEX-5R vs Sony QX1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-5R & Sony Alpha QX1. The whole galleries are available at Sony NEX-5R Gallery & Sony QX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Sony QX1
NEX-5R | QX1 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | " | Larger display (+3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 0k | Sharper display (+920k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Sony NEX-5R
QX1 | NEX-5R | |||
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Revealed | September 2014 | August 2012 | Newer by 24 months |
Common features in the Sony NEX-5R and Sony QX1
NEX-5R | QX1 | |||
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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).
Check the Sony NEX-5R and Sony QX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-5R and QX1 is 89 and 90 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony QX1 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-5R | Sony Alpha QX1 | |
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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 |