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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony HX100V

Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64
Sony Alpha NEX-5R front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony HX100V Key Specs

Sony NEX-5R
(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
Sony HX100V
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Sony HX100V

 NEX-5R HX100V 
ReleasedAugust 2012October 2011More recent by 11 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Sony NEX-5R

 HX100V NEX-5R 
Screen resolution921k920kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Sony NEX-5R and Sony HX100V

 NEX-5R HX100V 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony HX100V size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX100V Portrait photography highlights
74
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
39
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony NEX-5R
Street photography with Sony HX100V
80
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
has touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
50
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others (577g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Sports photography info
Sony HX100V Sports photography info
68
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
49
long zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5R as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Travel photography camera
73
has touch focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
54
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
long reach (810mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (577g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Landscape photography details
Sony HX100V Landscape photography details
75
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
47
focusing manually
pretty wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Vlogging factors
Sony HX100V Vlogging factors
31
touch screen
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no external mic port
25
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than others (577 grams)
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5R and Sony HX100V
 Sony Alpha NEX-5RSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
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