Sony NEX-5R vs Sony HX5
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony HX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Announced August 2012
- Previous Model is Sony NEX-5N
- Newer Model is Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Introduced June 2010
Sony NEX-5R vs Sony HX5 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Sony NEX-5R versus Sony HX5, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the NEX-5R (16MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the NEX-5R (APS-C) and HX5 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe NEX-5R was launched 2 years after the HX5 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the NEX-5R grades versus the HX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony NEX-5R vs Sony HX5 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-5R & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The complete galleries are provided at Sony NEX-5R Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Sony HX5
NEX-5R | HX5 | |||
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Introduced | August 2012 | June 2010 | Newer by 27 months | |
Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Sony NEX-5R
HX5 | NEX-5R |
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Common features in the Sony NEX-5R and Sony HX5
NEX-5R | HX5 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Sony NEX-5R vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Sony NEX-5R features outer measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Sony HX5 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Examine the Sony NEX-5R versus Sony HX5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the NEX-5R versus the HX5.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5R and HX5 is 89 and 92 respectively.
Sony NEX-5R vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-5R and HX5.
Plainly, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-5R due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony NEX-5R will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The fresher NEX-5R is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
Sony NEX-5R vs Sony HX5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony HX5 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-5R | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha NEX-5R | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-08-29 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 99 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 920k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | AVCHD | AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 276 grams (0.61 pounds) | 200 grams (0.44 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 78 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 910 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NPFW50 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $750 | $275 |