Sony NEX-5R vs Sony RX100 VA
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony RX100 VA 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
- Launched August 2012
- Replaced the Sony NEX-5N
- Updated by Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Revealed July 2018
Sony NEX-5R vs Sony RX100 VA Overview
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Sony NEX-5R vs Sony RX100 VA Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Sony RX100 VA
NEX-5R | RX100 VA | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Sony NEX-5R
RX100 VA | NEX-5R | |||
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Revealed | July 2018 | August 2012 | Newer by 71 months | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 920k | Sharper screen (+309k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Sony NEX-5R and Sony RX100 VA
NEX-5R | RX100 VA | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Sony NEX-5R vs Sony RX100 VA Physical Comparison
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.
Sony NEX-5R vs Sony RX100 VA Sensor Comparison
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.
Sony NEX-5R vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-5R | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha NEX-5R | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-08-29 | 2018-07-13 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
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 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 99 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 920k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
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 speed | 10.0 frames per second | 24.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 10.20 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/160 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 276 grams (0.61 lb) | 299 grams (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 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 910 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 shots | 220 shots |
Form of battery | 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 | |
Storage media | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $750 | $998 |