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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony RX100 VI

Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64
Sony Alpha NEX-5R front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
75
Overall
62

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony RX100 VI Key Specs

Sony NEX-5R
(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
  • Launched August 2012
  • Old Model is Sony NEX-5N
  • Refreshed by Sony NEX-5T
Sony RX100 VI
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Launched June 2018
  • Older Model is Sony RX100 V
  • New Model is Sony RX100 VII
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony RX100 VI Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Sony NEX-5R vs Sony RX100 VI, 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 VI (20MP) is relatively close but the NEX-5R (APS-C) and RX100 VI (1") boast different sensor sizes.

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The NEX-5R was unveiled 6 years prior to the RX100 VI and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the NEX-5R grades versus the RX100 VI in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Sony RX100 VI

 NEX-5R RX100 VI 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Sony NEX-5R

 RX100 VI NEX-5R 
LaunchedJune 2018August 2012Fresher by 70 months
Screen resolution1229k920kCrisper screen (+309k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sony NEX-5R and Sony RX100 VI

 NEX-5R RX100 VI 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-5R provides physical dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VI has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Sony NEX-5R vs Sony RX100 VI in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the NEX-5R versus the RX100 VI.

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony RX100 VI size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-5R and RX100 VI is 89 and 88 respectively.

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony RX100 VI top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-5R and RX100 VI.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NEX-5R using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony RX100 VI will result in more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older NEX-5R will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony RX100 VI sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5R as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 VI as a Portrait photography camera
74
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
66
manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Street photography info
Sony RX100 VI Street photography info
80
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
includes focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
85
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (301g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony NEX-5R
Sports photography with Sony RX100 VI
68
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
70
silent mode (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (24.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
includes tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Travel photography details
Sony RX100 VI Travel photography details
73
includes focus via touch
good MP (16MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
77
lighter than competition in class (301g)
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Landscape photography information
Sony RX100 VI Landscape photography information
75
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
65
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
bad battery pack (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Vlogging advice
Sony RX100 VI Vlogging advice
31
touch screen
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone socket
77
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (301 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
missing mic socket
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5R and Sony RX100 VI
 Sony Alpha NEX-5RSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-5R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-08-29 2018-06-05
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 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
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 99 315
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-200mm (8.3x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus distance - 8cm
Total lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160s 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 276 grams (0.61 pounds) 301 grams (0.66 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7")
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 photographs 240 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NPFW50 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) Yes
Time lapse shooting 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 Single Single
Launch price $750 $1,198