Sony NEX-5R vs Sony QX30

Below is a in depth analysis of the Sony NEX-5R versus Sony QX30, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Lens-style and they are both sold by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-5R (16MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is fairly close but the NEX-5R (APS-C) and QX30 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The NEX-5R was revealed 24 months earlier than the QX30 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the NEX-5R scores against the QX30 in relation to 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-QX30. The full galleries are available at Sony NEX-5R Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.