Sony NEX-5R vs Sony RX1

Here is a thorough overview of the Sony NEX-5R and Sony RX1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the NEX-5R (16MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the NEX-5R (APS-C) and RX1 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The NEX-5R was revealed 5 months before the RX1 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the NEX-5R grades versus the RX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-5R & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The full galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-5R Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-5R enjoys exterior measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Sony RX1 has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Contrast the Sony NEX-5R and Sony RX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the NEX-5R compared to the RX1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5R and RX1 is 89 and 79 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-5R and RX1.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NEX-5R having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony RX1 will give you greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively.