Sony NEX-5R vs Sony RX100 IV
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony RX100 IV Key Specs
(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
- Introduced August 2012
- Succeeded the Sony NEX-5N
- Renewed by Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 298g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Launched June 2015
- Superseded the Sony RX100 III
- Successor is Sony RX100 V
Sony NEX-5R vs Sony RX100 IV Overview
Following is a extensive comparison of the Sony NEX-5R versus Sony RX100 IV, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-5R (16MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is very close but the NEX-5R (APS-C) and RX100 IV (1") have different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe NEX-5R was brought out 3 years earlier than the RX100 IV which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the NEX-5R matches up versus the RX100 IV for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony NEX-5R vs Sony RX100 IV Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-5R & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The entire galleries are available at Sony NEX-5R Gallery & Sony RX100 IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Sony RX100 IV
NEX-5R | RX100 IV | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 IV over the Sony NEX-5R
RX100 IV | NEX-5R | |||
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Launched | June 2015 | August 2012 | More modern by 33 months | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 920k | Crisper display (+309k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Sony NEX-5R and Sony RX100 IV
NEX-5R | RX100 IV | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements |
Sony NEX-5R vs Sony RX100 IV Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-5R offers outside dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 IV has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).
Look at the Sony NEX-5R versus Sony RX100 IV in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the NEX-5R compared to the RX100 IV.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5R and RX100 IV is 89 and 89 respectively.
Sony NEX-5R vs Sony RX100 IV Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The image below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-5R and RX100 IV.
Clearly, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NEX-5R due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony RX100 IV will render greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged NEX-5R will be behind in sensor technology.
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony RX100 IV Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-5R | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha NEX-5R | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-08-29 | 2015-06-10 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-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 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias 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 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 99 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Max aperture | - | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 920k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 16.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 276g (0.61 lb) | 298g (0.66 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 78 | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.7 | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.1 | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | 910 | 562 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 shots | 280 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NPFW50 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | With downloadable app |
Storage type | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $750 | $898 |