Sony NEX-5R vs Sony W220

Here, we are reviewing the Sony NEX-5R versus Sony W220, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the NEX-5R (16MP) and W220 (12MP) and the NEX-5R (APS-C) and W220 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The NEX-5R was announced 3 years later than the W220 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the NEX-5R scores vs the W220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-5R and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The whole galleries are provided at Sony NEX-5R Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-5R offers external dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Sony W220 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Sony NEX-5R versus Sony W220 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the NEX-5R compared to the W220.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5R and W220 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The visual here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-5R and W220.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NEX-5R with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony NEX-5R will provide you with more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The younger NEX-5R provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.