Sony NEX-5R vs Sony RX100 VA

In this article, we will be looking at the Sony NEX-5R and Sony RX100 VA, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-5R (16MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is relatively close but the NEX-5R (APS-C) and RX100 VA (1") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The NEX-5R was launched 6 years prior to the RX100 VA which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology 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 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the NEX-5R grades vs the RX100 VA in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-5R and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The complete galleries are available at Sony NEX-5R Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-5R features external 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 VA has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Sony NEX-5R and Sony RX100 VA in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the NEX-5R against the RX100 VA.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-5R and RX100 VA is 89 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The picture below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-5R and RX100 VA.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-5R featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX100 VA will result in more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged NEX-5R will be behind in sensor technology.