Sony NEX-5R vs Sony H70

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Sony NEX-5R and Sony H70, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-5R (16MP) and the H70 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the NEX-5R (APS-C) and H70 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The NEX-5R was brought out 21 months after the H70 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H70 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the NEX-5R matches up versus the H70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-5R & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The entire galleries are provided at Sony NEX-5R Gallery & Sony H70 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-5R has got outside measurements 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 H70 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the NEX-5R versus the H70.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5R and H70 is 89 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-5R and H70.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The NEX-5R provides the bigger sensor which will make achieving bokeh less difficult. The more modern NEX-5R should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.