Sony NEX-5R vs Sony HX20V

Its time to look much closer at the Sony NEX-5R and Sony HX20V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-5R (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is very close but the NEX-5R (APS-C) and HX20V (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The NEX-5R was launched 2 months after the HX20V which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the NEX-5R scores against the HX20V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-5R and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The complete galleries are provided at Sony NEX-5R Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-5R has exterior measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Sony HX20V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Examine the Sony NEX-5R and Sony HX20V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the NEX-5R compared to the HX20V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5R and HX20V is 89 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The pic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-5R and HX20V.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NEX-5R because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Sony HX20V will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively.