Sony NEX-5R vs Sony A6000

Here is a detailed review of the Sony NEX-5R and Sony A6000, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are built by Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the NEX-5R (16MP) and A6000 (24MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NEX-5R was announced 20 months before the A6000 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the NEX-5R grades versus the A6000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-5R and Sony Alpha a6000. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-5R Gallery and Sony A6000 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-5R has got exterior measurements 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 A6000 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

Contrast the Sony NEX-5R and Sony A6000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the NEX-5R versus the A6000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5R and A6000 is 89 and 85 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The graphic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-5R and A6000.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony A6000 to result in greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older NEX-5R will be behind in sensor technology.