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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony RX100

Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64
Sony Alpha NEX-5R front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
50
Features
68
Overall
57

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony RX100 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
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-5N
  • Renewed by Sony NEX-5T
Sony RX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Refreshed by Sony RX100 II
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony RX100 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Sony NEX-5R versus Sony RX100, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-5R (16MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is pretty close but the NEX-5R (APS-C) and RX100 (1") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The NEX-5R was announced at a similar time to the RX100 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the NEX-5R matches up versus the RX100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Sony RX100

 NEX-5R RX100 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Sony NEX-5R

 RX100 NEX-5R 
Screen resolution1229k920kClearer screen (+309k dot)

Common features in the Sony NEX-5R and Sony RX100

 NEX-5R RX100 
RevealedAugust 2012August 2012Same age
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony RX100 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-5R features exterior dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Compare the Sony NEX-5R versus Sony RX100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the NEX-5R and the RX100.

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony RX100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5R and RX100 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony RX100 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony RX100 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The picture below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-5R and RX100.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-5R with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony RX100 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively.

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony RX100 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony RX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony RX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Portrait photography details
Sony RX100 Portrait photography details
74
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
64
manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5R as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 as a Street photography camera
80
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
79
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors (240g)
great high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Sports photography factors
Sony RX100 Sports photography factors
68
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Travel photography advice
Sony RX100 Travel photography advice
73
boasts touch focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
79
lighter than competitors (240g)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Landscape photography factors
Sony RX100 Landscape photography factors
75
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
74
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5R as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX100 as a Vlogging camera
31
touch screen
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have microphone socket
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (240g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony RX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5R and Sony RX100
 Sony Alpha NEX-5RSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-5R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-08-29 2012-08-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4912 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 99 25
Lens
Lens mount Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-100mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture - f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 secs 1/2000 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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 276g (0.61 pounds) 240g (0.53 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 78 66
DXO Color Depth score 23.7 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score 13.1 12.4
DXO Low light score 910 390
Other
Battery life 330 shots 330 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NPFW50 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app 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
Card slots One One
Launch price $750 $448