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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony HX90V

Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64
Sony Alpha NEX-5R front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony HX90V Key Specs

Sony NEX-5R
(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
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-5N
  • Later Model is Sony NEX-5T
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released April 2015
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony HX90V Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Sony NEX-5R versus Sony HX90V, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-5R (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is pretty similar but the NEX-5R (APS-C) and HX90V (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-5R was released 3 years prior to the HX90V and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the NEX-5R scores against the HX90V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Sony HX90V

 NEX-5R HX90V 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Sony NEX-5R

 HX90V NEX-5R 
ReleasedApril 2015August 2012Fresher by 31 months
Screen resolution921k920kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sony NEX-5R and Sony HX90V

 NEX-5R HX90V 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony NEX-5R features external measurements 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 HX90V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Sony NEX-5R versus Sony HX90V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the NEX-5R and the HX90V.

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5R and HX90V is 89 and 91 respectively.

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-5R and HX90V.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NEX-5R because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony HX90V will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older NEX-5R is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony NEX-5R
Portrait photography with Sony HX90V
74
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
45
focusing manually
good resolution (18MP)
comes with face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Street photography highlights
Sony HX90V Street photography highlights
80
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
69
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Sports photography advice
Sony HX90V Sports photography advice
68
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery power (360 shots)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Travel photography information
Sony HX90V Travel photography information
73
provides touch to focus
MP count good (16MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
76
great battery power (360 shots)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
good resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse function
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Landscape photography details
Sony HX90V Landscape photography details
75
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
53
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
great battery power (360 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Vlogging information
Sony HX90V Vlogging information
31
built-in touchscreen
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no mic port
75
decently wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no external mic support
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5R and Sony HX90V
 Sony Alpha NEX-5RSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-5R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-08-29 2015-04-14
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz Bionz X
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 area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4912 x 3264 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens mount Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 276 grams (0.61 lbs) 245 grams (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 images 360 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NPFW50 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) Yes
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $750 $440