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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony HX200V

Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64
Sony Alpha NEX-5R front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony HX200V 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
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-5N
  • Replacement is Sony NEX-5T
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Launched May 2012
  • Old Model is Sony HX100V
  • Newer Model is Sony HX300
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony HX200V Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Sony NEX-5R versus Sony HX200V, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-5R (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is very comparable but the NEX-5R (APS-C) and HX200V (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-5R was brought out 4 months after the HX200V and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the NEX-5R grades versus the HX200V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Sony HX200V

 NEX-5R HX200V 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Sony NEX-5R

 HX200V NEX-5R 
Display resolution922k920kCrisper display (+2k dot)

Common features in the Sony NEX-5R and Sony HX200V

 NEX-5R HX200V 
LaunchedAugust 2012May 2012Same age
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-5R enjoys physical 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) while the Sony HX200V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony NEX-5R versus Sony HX200V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the NEX-5R against the HX200V.

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5R and HX200V is 89 and 66 respectively.

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The pic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-5R and HX200V.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NEX-5R because of its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony HX200V will produce extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively.

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony NEX-5R
Portrait photography with Sony HX200V
74
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
45
has manual focus
decent MP (18MP)
has face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Street photography features
Sony HX200V Street photography features
80
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
features focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
51
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (583g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony NEX-5R
Sports photography with Sony HX200V
68
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
56
great zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
great battery pack (450 per charge)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5R as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Travel photography camera
73
features focus via touch
good megapixels (16MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
57
great battery pack (450 shots)
decent MP (18MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
long reach (810mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (583g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Landscape photography details
Sony HX200V Landscape photography details
75
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
50
has manual focus
rather wide (27mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
great battery pack (450 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Vlogging features
Sony HX200V Vlogging features
31
touchscreen functionality
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone support
27
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (583g)
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5R and Sony HX200V
 Sony Alpha NEX-5RSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-5R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-08-29 2012-05-11
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4912 x 3264 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 27-810mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Number of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 276 grams (0.61 pounds) 583 grams (1.29 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 pictures 450 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack 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 recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $750 $480