Sony NEX-5R vs Sony HX50V

Below, we will be looking at the Sony NEX-5R and Sony HX50V, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-5R (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is pretty well matched but the NEX-5R (APS-C) and HX50V (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The NEX-5R was revealed 7 months prior to the HX50V so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the NEX-5R scores vs the HX50V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-5R & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The full galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-5R Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-5R comes with external dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Sony HX50V has proportions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Sony NEX-5R and Sony HX50V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the NEX-5R and the HX50V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5R and HX50V is 89 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-5R and HX50V.

Clearly, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NEX-5R having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX50V will resolve more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged NEX-5R is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.