Sony NEX-5R vs Sony W620
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony W620 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Revealed August 2012
- Previous Model is Sony NEX-5N
- Newer Model is Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2012
Sony NEX-5R vs Sony W620 Overview
In this article, we are looking at the Sony NEX-5R vs Sony W620, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-5R (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is very comparable but the NEX-5R (APS-C) and W620 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe NEX-5R was introduced 8 months later than the W620 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the NEX-5R grades against the W620 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony NEX-5R vs Sony W620 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-5R and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The whole galleries are available at Sony NEX-5R Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Sony W620
NEX-5R | W620 | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | January 2012 | Fresher by 8 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Sony NEX-5R
W620 | NEX-5R |
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Common features in the Sony NEX-5R and Sony W620
NEX-5R | W620 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Sony NEX-5R vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Sony NEX-5R offers external measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Sony W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Examine the Sony NEX-5R vs Sony W620 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the NEX-5R versus the W620.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5R and W620 is 89 and 96 respectively.
Sony NEX-5R vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The visual here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-5R and W620.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NEX-5R having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony NEX-5R will produce greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent NEX-5R provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
Sony NEX-5R vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony W620 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-5R | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha NEX-5R | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-08-29 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 99 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 276g (0.61 pounds) | 116g (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 78 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 910 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 pictures | 220 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NPFW50 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $750 | $102 |