Sony NEX-5R vs Sony W530

Here is a thorough analysis of the Sony NEX-5R vs Sony W530, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-5R (16MP) and the W530 (14MP) is pretty close but the NEX-5R (APS-C) and W530 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The NEX-5R was released 21 months later than the W530 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the NEX-5R scores versus the W530 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-5R and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The complete galleries are available at Sony NEX-5R Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-5R comes with outside dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Sony W530 has proportions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Sony NEX-5R vs Sony W530 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the NEX-5R against the W530.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-5R and W530 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The photograph below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-5R and W530.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NEX-5R due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony NEX-5R will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer NEX-5R is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.