Sony NEX-5R vs Sony A6400

Let's look closer at the Sony NEX-5R vs Sony A6400, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are created by Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the NEX-5R (16MP) and A6400 (24MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The NEX-5R was introduced 7 years before the A6400 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the NEX-5R matches up against the A6400 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-5R and Sony Alpha a6400. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-5R Gallery and Sony A6400 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-5R has physical dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Sony A6400 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony NEX-5R vs Sony A6400 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the NEX-5R and the A6400.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-5R and A6400 is 89 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-5R and A6400.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony A6400 to provide greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older NEX-5R will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.