Sony NEX-5R vs Sony RX100 V
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony RX100 V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Released August 2012
- Superseded the Sony NEX-5N
- Renewed by Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Launched October 2016
- Succeeded the Sony RX100 IV
- New Model is Sony RX100 VI
Sony NEX-5R vs Sony RX100 V Overview
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Sony NEX-5R vs Sony RX100 V Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Sony RX100 V
NEX-5R | RX100 V | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Sony NEX-5R
RX100 V | NEX-5R | |||
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Launched | October 2016 | August 2012 | More recent by 49 months | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 920k | Crisper screen (+309k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Sony NEX-5R and Sony RX100 V
NEX-5R | RX100 V | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Sony NEX-5R vs Sony RX100 V Physical Comparison
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.
Sony NEX-5R vs Sony RX100 V Sensor Comparison
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.
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony RX100 V Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-5R | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha NEX-5R | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-08-29 | 2016-10-06 |
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 surface 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 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 99 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 920k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 24.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 10.20 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 276g (0.61 lb) | 299g (0.66 lb) |
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 score | 78 | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.7 | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.1 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | 910 | 586 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 pictures | 220 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NPFW50 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | With downloadable app |
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $750 | $998 |