Sony NEX-5R vs Sony W610

On this page, we are matching up the Sony NEX-5R vs Sony W610, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-5R (16MP) and the W610 (14MP) is very well matched but the NEX-5R (APS-C) and W610 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The NEX-5R was released 8 months later than the W610 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the NEX-5R matches up against the W610 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-5R & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The complete galleries are available at Sony NEX-5R Gallery & Sony W610 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Sony NEX-5R has outer measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Sony W610 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Sony NEX-5R vs Sony W610 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the NEX-5R versus the W610.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5R and W610 is 89 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-5R and W610.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NEX-5R featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony NEX-5R will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern NEX-5R is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.