Sony NEX-5R vs Sony W330

Here is a in-depth review of the Sony NEX-5R and Sony W330, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both produced by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-5R (16MP) and the W330 (14MP) is relatively similar but the NEX-5R (APS-C) and W330 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-5R was manufactured 2 years later than the W330 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the NEX-5R grades versus the W330 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-5R and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The entire galleries are available at Sony NEX-5R Gallery and Sony W330 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-5R comes with outside dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Sony W330 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Sony NEX-5R and Sony W330 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the NEX-5R versus the W330.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5R and W330 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-5R and W330.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NEX-5R featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony NEX-5R will offer you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent NEX-5R is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.