Sony NEX-5R vs Sony RX100 V

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Sony NEX-5R and Sony RX100 V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-5R (16MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is pretty comparable but the NEX-5R (APS-C) and RX100 V (1") enjoy different sensor size.

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The NEX-5R was released 5 years prior to the RX100 V and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the NEX-5R matches up against the RX100 V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-5R and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-5R Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-5R offers physical dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony NEX-5R and Sony RX100 V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the NEX-5R compared to the RX100 V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5R and RX100 V is 89 and 89 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-5R and RX100 V.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NEX-5R because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony RX100 V will produce more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older NEX-5R will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.