Sony NEX-5R vs Sony QX10

Below is a thorough assessment of the Sony NEX-5R and Sony QX10, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Lens-style and both of them are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-5R (16MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is fairly comparable but the NEX-5R (APS-C) and QX10 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The NEX-5R was released 12 months prior to the QX10 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the NEX-5R grades against the QX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-5R and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The complete galleries are provided at Sony NEX-5R Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-5R offers outside dimensions 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 QX10 has measurements of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the NEX-5R vs the QX10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5R and QX10 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-5R and QX10.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NEX-5R featuring a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony QX10 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older NEX-5R will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.