Sony NEX-5R vs Sony a5000

Let's look a bit more closely at the Sony NEX-5R versus Sony a5000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are designed by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-5R (16MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The NEX-5R was unveiled 16 months prior to the a5000 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the NEX-5R matches up vs the a5000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-5R and Sony Alpha a5000. The full galleries are provided at Sony NEX-5R Gallery and Sony a5000 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Sony NEX-5R has outside dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Sony a5000 has specifications of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Check the Sony NEX-5R versus Sony a5000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the NEX-5R against the a5000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5R and a5000 is 89 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The pic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-5R and a5000.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony a5000 to give extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged NEX-5R is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.