Sony NEX-5R vs Sony A6700

Here is a complete analysis of the Sony NEX-5R versus Sony A6700, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the NEX-5R (16MP) and A6700 (26MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The NEX-5R was manufactured 12 years prior to the A6700 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the NEX-5R matches up versus the A6700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-5R & Sony Alpha a6700. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-5R Gallery & Sony A6700 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-5R has exterior dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Sony A6700 has measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0") along with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the NEX-5R compared to the A6700.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5R and A6700 is 89 and 75 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The graphic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-5R and A6700.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony A6700 to give you greater detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older NEX-5R is going to be behind in sensor innovation.