Sony NEX-5R vs Sony HX100V

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.

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.

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.

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.