Sony NEX-5R vs Sony W370

Following is a thorough review of the Sony NEX-5R vs Sony W370, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-5R (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is relatively similar but the NEX-5R (APS-C) and W370 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The NEX-5R was released 2 years after the W370 which is quite a sizable difference 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 W370 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the NEX-5R scores vs the W370 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-5R & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-5R Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-5R enjoys outside measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Sony W370 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the NEX-5R vs the W370.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-5R and W370 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The pic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-5R and W370.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NEX-5R featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony NEX-5R will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher NEX-5R is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.