Sony NEX-5R vs Sony HX100V
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony HX100V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Released August 2012
- Older Model is Sony NEX-5N
- Newer Model is Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Released October 2011
- Renewed by Sony HX200V
Sony NEX-5R vs Sony HX100V Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Sony NEX-5R and Sony HX100V, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-5R (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is pretty similar but the NEX-5R (APS-C) and HX100V (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe NEX-5R was launched 11 months later than the HX100V and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the NEX-5R matches up vs the HX100V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony NEX-5R vs Sony HX100V Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-5R & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The complete galleries are provided at Sony NEX-5R Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Sony HX100V
NEX-5R | HX100V | |||
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Released | August 2012 | October 2011 | More recent by 11 months | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Sony NEX-5R
HX100V | NEX-5R | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | 920k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Sony NEX-5R and Sony HX100V
NEX-5R | HX100V | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Sony NEX-5R vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-5R provides outside dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Sony HX100V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).
Analyze the Sony NEX-5R and Sony HX100V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the NEX-5R against the HX100V.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-5R and HX100V is 89 and 66 respectively.
Sony NEX-5R vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The photograph here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-5R and HX100V.
Plainly, both cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The NEX-5R offers the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler. The more recent NEX-5R should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony HX100V Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-5R | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha NEX-5R | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-08-29 | 2011-10-21 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 99 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.8-5.6 |
Amount of lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 920k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 276g (0.61 pounds) | 577g (1.27 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 78 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 910 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NPFW50 | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $750 | $429 |