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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony RX1

Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64
Sony Alpha NEX-5R front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
57
Overall
64

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony RX1 Key Specs

Sony NEX-5R
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-5N
  • Replacement is Sony NEX-5T
Sony RX1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Announced February 2013
Photography Glossary

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony RX1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Sony RX1

 NEX-5R RX1 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Sony NEX-5R

 RX1 NEX-5R 
Screen resolution1229k920kClearer screen (+309k dot)

Common features in the Sony NEX-5R and Sony RX1

 NEX-5R RX1 
AnnouncedAugust 2012February 2013Similar age
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony RX1 size comparison

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

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony RX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony RX1 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony RX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony RX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Portrait photography info
Sony RX1 Portrait photography info
74
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
82
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Street photography information
Sony RX1 Street photography information
80
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
boasts touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
66
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (482g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Sports photography factors
Sony RX1 Sports photography factors
68
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
53
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
bad battery life (270 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Travel photography details
Sony RX1 Travel photography details
73
boasts touch focus
good resolution (16MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
62
megapixel count decent (24MP)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery life (270 per charge)
more heavy than competitors (482 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Landscape photography details
Sony RX1 Landscape photography details
75
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
65
manual focus
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
no image stabilization
bad battery life (270 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Vlogging features
Sony RX1 Vlogging features
31
touchscreen enabled
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
does not have external microphone jack
34
good max aperture (f2.0)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (482g)
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony RX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5R and Sony RX1
 Sony Alpha NEX-5RSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-5R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-08-29 2013-02-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4912 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 99 25
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35mm (1x)
Max aperture - f/2.0-22.0
Number of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160 secs 1/4000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 276g (0.61 pounds) 482g (1.06 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 78 93
DXO Color Depth rating 23.7 25.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.1 14.3
DXO Low light rating 910 2534
Other
Battery life 330 shots 270 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NPFW50 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $750 $2,798