Sony NEX-5R vs Sony HX90V

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-5R & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The complete galleries are available at Sony NEX-5R Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.