Sony NEX-5R vs Sony QX100

Below, we are matching up the Sony NEX-5R versus Sony QX100, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Lens-style and they are both designed by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-5R (16MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the NEX-5R (APS-C) and QX100 (1") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The NEX-5R was manufactured 12 months before the QX100 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the NEX-5R scores versus the QX100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-5R & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-5R Gallery & Sony QX100 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-5R enjoys outside measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Sony QX100 has sizing of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the NEX-5R compared to the QX100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5R and QX100 is 89 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-5R and QX100.

To sum up, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NEX-5R due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony QX100 will provide extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older NEX-5R will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.